take pains

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Definition

Verb phrase: - To make a very careful and conscientious effort; to try extremely hard to do something correctly or well.

Usage

This phrase emphasizes putting in significant effort, attention, and care to achieve a good result. It is often used to describe meticulous work or a strong desire to avoid mistakes. - Common Structure: take pains to + [verb] / take pains with + [noun].

Examples
  • The architect took pains to ensure every detail of the design was perfect.
  • She takes great pains with her handwriting, making each letter beautifully clear.
  • He took considerable pains to explain the complex procedure to the new trainees.
Advanced Usage
  • "take great pains": An intensified form, stressing an exceptionally high level of effort and care.
    • The researcher took great pains to verify every single data point.
  • "take considerable pains": Similar to "great pains," indicating a substantial and noticeable effort.
  • "take the pains": A less common but acceptable variant.
    • He was kind enough to take the pains of helping me move.
Variants and Related Words
  • Painstaking (adj): Showing or characterized by great care and effort.
    • She did a painstaking analysis of the report.
  • Painstakingly (adv): In a very careful and thorough way.
    • The document was painstakingly reviewed.
Synonyms
  • Strive: To make great efforts.
  • Endeavor: To try hard to do or achieve something.
  • Go to great lengths: To try very hard, often involving extra steps.
  • Be meticulous: To show great attention to detail.
Related Idioms
  • Leave no stone unturned: To do everything possible to find something or solve a problem. This idiom shares the sense of exhaustive effort but is broader in application than the focused care implied by "take pains."
Verb
  1. try very hard to do something

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