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.
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.
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.
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. make the most of
To use to the greatest advantage.