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Meaning of give it one's best shot | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.

idiomatic

Examples

“Near-synonyms: give it the old college try; give one's all, go all out, pull out all the stops, do one's utmost, leave it all on the field, empty the tank”
“I didn't win the contest, but I sure gave it my best shot.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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