do one's best

do one's best
index attempt, endeavor, strive

Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006

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  • one’s best shot — n. one’s best attempt (at something). □ That was his best shot, but it wasn’t good enough. □ I always try to give something my best shot …   Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions

  • one's best friend — one s closest or favorite friend …   Useful english dictionary

  • do one's best — verb perform a task as well as possible (Freq. 3) The cast gives full measure every night • Syn: ↑go all out, ↑give one s best, ↑give full measure • Hypernyms: ↑do, ↑perform …   Useful english dictionary

  • at one's best — {prep. phr.} In best form; displaying one s best qualities. * /Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame./ * /Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • at one's best — {prep. phr.} In best form; displaying one s best qualities. * /Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame./ * /Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • at\ one's\ best — prep. phr. In best form; displaying one s best qualities. Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame. Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best …   Словарь американских идиом

  • do one's best — do something as well as one can; perform as well as possible; give one s best …   English contemporary dictionary

  • try one's best — index attempt, pursue (strive to gain), strive Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

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