improve the occasion

Definitions

1. 1

   To point out a moral to be learned from some event that has just occurred.

   • Then he improved the occasion to give young Finland a lecture upon the impropriety of marrying for money.
2. 2

   To celebrate with food or drink.

   • I told Jos. of my intentions, and he improved the occasion by eating four or five meals, and drinking at least a gallon of beer and a bottle of gin at my expense.

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