Meanings
How to pronounce "make a virtue of necessity":
AU
To make the best of a difficult situation; to recast or portray an action or situation in which one has no alternatives as an action or situation which was deliberately chosen on its merits.
Example Sentences
1
They had no choice but to accept the changes and make a virtue of necessity.
2
Instead of complaining about the loss of his job, he decided to make a virtue of necessity and start his own business.
3
Since they couldn't afford a big wedding, they decided to make a virtue of necessity and have a small, intimate ceremony.
