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.
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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.
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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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See also:
  • give (something) (one's) best shot
  • give 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 one’s teeth into something
  • get teeth into
  • get your teeth into
References in periodicals archive
You can let them know up front that you're not so great, and a) give it your best shot on the blacktop, b) offer to hang by the sidelines and keep score, or c) challenge the guys to a game of Horse.
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