- do one's best
- try to do something as well as you can
I tried to do my best on the exam.
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do one's best
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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
do one's best — index attempt, endeavor, strive Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
try one's best — index attempt, pursue (strive to gain), strive Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
at one's best — in top form, to one s best ability … English contemporary dictionary
one's best — the highest standard or level attainable. → best … English new terms dictionary
one's best bib and tucker — informal one s smartest clothes. → bib … English new terms dictionary
put 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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
put 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./ … Dictionary of American idioms
