try (one's) damnedest

try (one's) damnedest

To put forth the maximum amount of energy or effort toward some task or goal. Money is a little tight at the moment, but I'll try my damnedest to be there for your wedding! I'm trying my damnedest to get a passing grade in this class.

See also: damnedest, try

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do/try your ˈdamnedest

(informal) try very hard; make a very great effort: He was doing his damnedest to make me feel uncomfortable so that I would leave.

See also: damnedest, try

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