for the life of one

for the life of (one)

Despite one's best efforts; to any degree whatsoever. Often used in negative constructions. For the life of me, I can't remember where I left my keys! She coudn't understand for the life of her why people were so obsessed with celebrity gossip.See also: life, of

for the life of one

Although trying hard, as in I can't for the life of me remember his name. This expression is always used hyperbolically, that is, one's life is not at all endangered. [Late 1700s] See also: life, of, one

单词	for the life of one
释义	for the life of one for the life of (one) Despite one's best efforts; to any degree whatsoever. Often used in negative constructions. For the life of me, I can't remember where I left my keys! She coudn't understand for the life of her why people were so obsessed with celebrity gossip.See also: life, of for the life of one Although trying hard, as in I can't for the life of me remember his name. This expression is always used hyperbolically, that is, one's life is not at all endangered. [Late 1700s] See also: life, of, one
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