| 单词 | to give it one's best shot |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto give it one's best shot f. Originally U.S. to give something one's best shot: to make one's best attempt at something. Chiefly in to give it one's best shot: to do the best one can. ΚΠ 1952 Traverse City (Mich.) Record-Eagle 17 Apr. 16/6 I'm giving it my best shot now... I don't know how to do any better. 1960 Los Angeles Times 15 Mar. iv. 4/7 This is a tremendous opportunity... I'll give it my best shot. 1990 Egg Aug. 74/3 If he doesn't give acting his best shot now, how will he ever know if he could have made it or not? 2000 J. Goodwin Danny Boy v. 121 We'll give it our best shot, old mate. < as lemmas |
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