| 释义 |
give it (one's) best shot give it (one's) best shotTo 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.See also: give, shotgive it one's best shotMake one's hardest or most enthusiastic attempt, as in I don't know if I can do it, but I'll give it my best shot. This expression employs shot in the sense of "attempt," a usage dating from the mid-1700s. See also: give, shotgive it your best shot try as hard as you can to do something. informalSee also: give, shotgive 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.See also: give, shot |