do one's best

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Definition

Verb phrase: - To try as hard as one can; to put forth one's maximum effort in an attempt to accomplish something. It implies performing a task to the best of one's ability, even if the outcome is not perfect.

Usage

This phrase is used to describe the act of making the strongest possible effort. It is often used to encourage someone or to describe one's own committed effort. - It functions as a verb and is typically followed by an infinitive (to + verb) or a prepositional phrase (e.g., at + noun/gerund). - Common structures: do one's best to [verb] or do one's best at [noun/gerund].

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "to give it one's best shot": A more informal synonym with a similar meaning of trying as hard as possible.
    • I don't know if I'll win, but I'll give it my best shot.
  • The phrase can be used in various tenses by conjugating the verb "do" (e.g., did, doing, will do).
Variants and Related Words
  • Try one's hardest: A near-identical phrase meaning to exert maximum effort.
  • Give one's all: To devote all of one's energy or resources to something.
  • Exert oneself: To make a physical or mental effort.
Synonyms
  • Endeavor
  • Strive
  • Make every effort
  • Go all out
Related Idioms
  • "Leave no stone unturned": To try every possible course of action in order to achieve something. This implies a more exhaustive search or effort than "do one's best."
    • The detectives left no stone unturned in their investigation.
  • "Bend over backwards": To try extremely hard to help or please someone.
    • She bent over backwards to make them feel welcome.
Verb
  1. perform a task as well as possible
    • The cast gives full measure every night

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