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Interventizio Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Make the most of it
"The house is being redecorated, and we'll have to sleep in the barn. Let's try to MAKE THE MOST OF IT".
I need to know if this expression can be used when one, facing a difficult or inconvenient situation, decides to get the best out of it (as opposed to a favorable situation when one has for ex. to "get the most of one's talents" etc.)
Basically, I need to know if it can be used in place of "TO ADAPT (to the situation)".
Thanks.
I need to know if this expression can be used when one, facing a difficult or inconvenient situation, decides to get the best out of it (as opposed to a favorable situation when one has for ex. to "get the most of one's talents" etc.)
Basically, I need to know if it can be used in place of "TO ADAPT (to the situation)".
Thanks.
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You understand the meaning, but we can never say that one phrase can be used for another unless you show us a specific sentence.
- You understand the meaning, but we can never say that one phrase can be used for another unless you show us a specific sentence.
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You understand the meaning, but we can never say that one phrase can be used for another unless you show us a specific sentence.
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An example would be: "The entrance collapsed, and the man was stuck in the cave. He tried TO MAKE THE MOST OF IT and began exploring the cave for something to eat."
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Then 'adapt' is appropriate and 'make the most of it' sounds a bit odd there.
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