try as (one) might
try as (one) might
No matter how hard one tries; despite one's best efforts. Try as I might, I just couldn't find a solution to the problem. Struggle all you want, Mr. Bond. Try as you might, you'll never break free from those titanium shackles!
See also: might, try
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- an all-out effort
- at (one's) doorstep
- at doorstep
- (from) top to toe
- at (one's) expense
- at expense
- at somebody's expense
- at someone's expense
- be remembered as (something)
- be remembered as/for something