Meaning of old college try | Babel Free
Definitions
A vigorous, committed attempt or effort, often in the context of a nearly hopeless situation where failure is expected.
Examples
“Those who have⟳ seen Ruth make⟳ the "old college try⟳" understand⟳ that some professionals play⟳ with a spiritual fervor which is supposed to be the amateur's prerogative.”
“Reeve gives his role the old college try⟳—fervent amateurism.”
“"You know⟳, all I can do is go out there and give⟳ it the old college try⟳ and play⟳ my hardest."”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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