give it your best shot

give (something) (one's) best shot

To put one's utmost energy, effort, or determination into doing something. I gave writing my best shot, but I just don't think I can make a career out of it. Don't worry about being new, just give it your best shot. Even though she gave it her best shot, her café just wasn't doing enough business to stay open.

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give it (one's) best shot

To put forth one's best effort in an attempt to do or accomplish something. Henry gave it his best shot, but the board still denied his proposal. Don't worry about being new, just give it your best shot. Even though she gave it her best shot, her café just wasn't doing enough business to stay open.

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give it your best shot

try as hard as you can to do something. informal

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give it your best ˈshot

try as hard as you can to do or achieve something: I probably won’t win the game, but I’ll give it my best shot.

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