make a last-ditch effort

make a last-ditch effort

To make a final effort or attempt to solve a problem or avoid failure or defeat, especially after a series of failures or setbacks. The home team is making a last-ditch effort in the final seconds of the game with a long pass from midfield. Congress has made a last-ditch effort to avoid a government shutdown with their newest spending bill.

See also: effort, make

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