improve the occasion
The phrase "improve the occasion" is often used to describe making the most out of a situation, especially by adding value or deriving a lesson from it.
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Definition
C1General
(idiomatic)To make the most of an opportunity or situation by adding value or making it more meaningful.
Example
- She used the meeting to improve the occasion by discussing important future plans.
- He improved the occasion by sharing a valuable lesson he learned from the experience.
C1Moral or Ethical Discussions
(formal, literary)To draw a moral lesson from an event that has just occurred.
Example
- The teacher improved the occasion by explaining the ethical implications of the story.
- After the incident, he improved the occasion by highlighting the importance of honesty.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "improve the occasion":
require improvementbrighten uprise to the occasiongo one better