make a good/decent/poor, etc. fist of something
phraseBritishold-fashioned
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to be successful/unsuccessful in your attempt to do somethingThis pilot for a TV series makes a good fist of adapting the original play.
It was clear he was struggling with his life and making a poor fist of it.
Synonyms and related words
To do something well or better than someone else
excel
distinguish yourself
smash a record
See also main entry: fistSee also main entry: fist