“Make the best of it”

Definition

To do the best possible in a difficult situation.

Examples

Examples

“This situation is a good example of "Make the best of it".”

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What does "Make the best of it" mean?
"Make the best of it" means to do the best possible in a difficult situation..
How do you use "Make the best of it" in a sentence?
Example: "This situation is a good example of "Make the best of it"."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Make the best of it"?
Сделать лучшее из возможного в трудной ситуации. / Դժվար իրավիճակում անել հնարավոր լավագույնը։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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