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21To do one's best — do do (d[=oo]), v. t. or auxiliary. [imp. {did} (d[i^]d); p. p. {done} (d[u^]n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Doing} (d[=oo] [i^]ng). This verb, when transitive, is formed in the indicative, present tense, thus: I do, thou doest (d[=oo] [e^]st) or dost… …
22put one's best foot forward — see under ↑foot • • • Main Entry: ↑best put one s best foot forward To make one s best effort • • • Main Entry: ↑foot * * * embark on an undertaking with as much effort and determination as possible …
23give it one's best shot — ► give it one s best shot informal do the best that one can. Main Entry: ↑shot …
24put\ one's\ best\ foot\ forward — v. phr. informal To try to make a good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one s best. During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward. When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward …
25use one's best endeavors — index attempt Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
26put one's best foot forward — idi put one s best foot forward, to try to make as good an impression as possible …
27put one's best foot forward — ► put one s best foot forward begin with as much effort and determination as possible. Main Entry: ↑foot …
28upon one's best behaviour — Consciously trying to be as well behaved as possible ● behave …
29do one's best — we ll do our best to make sure you get a good education Syn: do one s utmost, try one s hardest, make every effort, do all one can, give one s all; informal bend over backwards, do one s damnedest, go all out, pull out all the stops, bust a gut,… …
30at one's best — ON TOP FORM, at one s peak, in one s prime, in the pink, in the best of health. → best …