make the most of (oneself)

make the most of (oneself)

To try as hard as one can to be successful; to realize all of one's potential. You might be a lot happier if you made the most of yourself, instead of just sitting here all day playing video games.See also: make, most, of

make the most of something

to make something appear as good as possible; to exploit something; to get as much out of something as is possible. Mary knows how to make the most of her talents. They designed the advertisements to make the most of the product's features.See also: make, most, of

make the most of

Use to the greatest advantage, as in She planned to make the most of her trip to Europe, or The class quickly made the most of the teacher's absence. This expression was first recorded in 1526. See also: make, most, of

make the ˈmost of yourself, himself, etc.

look as attractive as possible: She’s a pretty girl but she doesn’t make the most of herself.See also: make, most, of

make the most of

To use to the greatest advantage.See also: make, most, of