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Make the best of something/it

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Stay PositivePlay
Emphasizes maintaining a positive attitude in tough situations by making the most of what's available. SlideWhen I sprained my ankle on vacation, I decided to make the best of it by enjoying some extra reading time.
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Not IdealPlay
Suggests working with less-than-perfect circumstances and accepting things cannot be perfect. SlideHe had to make the best of the outdated computer since the budget wouldn't allow for a new one.
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Temporary SolutionPlay
Used when finding a temporary way to deal well with a problem, not solving it entirely. SlideThe power outage meant no TV, but we decided to make the best of it and play board games.