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goal

achievement

opportunity

to achieve

effort

to mess up

to dream

to make the most (out) of something

to do one's best

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to go wrong

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to take part

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to encourage

goal

zelfstandig naamwoord

oʊ

Sluiten

Inloggen

(doelstelling)

doel

our purpose or desired result

aim end object objective

Voorbeeld

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Her goal is to become a successful entrepreneur and start her own business.

Setting achievable goals is essential for personal growth and development.

achievement

zelfstandig naamwoord

(bereiking)

prestatie

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

aim end object objective

opportunity

zelfstandig naamwoord

(kans)

gelegenheid

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

aim end object objective

to achieve

werkwoord

(verwezenlijken)

bereiken

to finally accomplish a desired goal after dealing with many difficulties

aim end object objective

Grammaticale Informatie:

Overgankelijk

effort

zelfstandig naamwoord

(poging)

inspanning

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

aim end object objective

to mess up

werkwoord

/mˈɛs ˈʌp/

(verkeerd doen)

verpesten

to make a mistake or error, causing a situation or task to become disorganized, confused, or unsuccessful

aim end object objective

Grammaticale Informatie:

Phrasaal Status

separable

werkwoord van de zin

mess

partikel van de uitdrukking

to dream

werkwoord

(dromen over)

dromen van

to think about something that one desires very much

aim end object objective

Grammaticale Informatie:

Intransitief

to make the most (out) of something

Zinsdeel

/mˌeɪk ðə mˈoʊst ˈaʊt ʌv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/

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Idiom

Informal

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

aim end object objective

What is the origin of the idiom "make the most of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "make the most of something" originates from the idea of optimizing or maximizing the benefits or opportunities presented by a particular situation or resource. It is used to convey the idea of using something to its full advantage and not squandering it.