give 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.
See also: give, shot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give something one's best shot

 and give one's best
Fig. to give a task one's best effort. I gave the project my best shot. Sure, try it. Give it your best!
See also: give, shot
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • give (something) (one's) best shot
  • give it your best shot
  • give something your best shot
  • one’s best shot
  • one's best shot
  • (one's) best shot
  • get (one's) teeth into (something)
  • get your teeth into
  • get your teeth into something
  • get/sink your teeth into something
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