(one's) level best
(one's) level best
The very best one is able to do at some task or activity. I'm just not good at math, so, believe me, a B- in Algebra means that I've done my level best. I know you're worried about the game today, but just go out there and give it your level best.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
someone's level best
one's very best effort. I will do my level best to find your husband. Don't go to a whole lot of trouble. Your level best is good enough.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
level best
see under do one's best.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
level best
n. one’s very best effort. I will do my level best to find your husband.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
(one's) level best
The best one can do in an earnest attempt: I did my level best in math class.
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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- level best
- try (one's) level best
- (had) best (do something)
- best do
- as best (one) can
- as best one can
- as best you can
- bring out the best in
- bring out the best in (one)
- bring out the best in somebody