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to go the extra mile

to go to any length

to go to the ends of the earth

to leave no stone unturned

to move heaven and earth

to pull out all the stops

to punch above one's weight

(at) full stretch

to bend over backward

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to bust one's ass

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to do one's best

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to do one's utmost

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to give something one's all

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to go all out

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to go out of one's way

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to put one's best foot forward

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not for (the) want of trying

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to give somebody or something one's best shot

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to go to the wall

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the best bet

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to bust a gut

to go the extra mile

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/ɡˌoʊ ðɪ ˈɛkstɹə mˈaɪl/

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to try harder than what is expected

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She always goes the extra mile to make her clients feel valued.

The teacher went the extra mile by staying late to help struggling students.

to go to any length

fráze

/ɡˌoʊ tʊ ˌɛni lˈɛŋθ/

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to put an extreme or great amount of effort into achieving or doing something

to go to the ends of the earth

fráze

/ɡˌoʊ tə ðɪ ˈɛndz ʌvðɪ ˈɜːθ/

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to do whatever it takes to do or achieve something, even if it is not easy

to leave no stone unturned

fráze

/lˈiːv nˈoʊ stˈoʊn ʌntˈɜːnd/

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to do everything one can in order to achieve a goal, particularly when it involves finding or looking for something

to move heaven and earth

fráze

/mˈuːv hˈɛvən ænd ˈɜːrθ/

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to try extremely hard and do everything that one is capable of in order to succeed in something

to pull out all the stops

fráze

/pˈʊl ˈaʊt ˈɔːl ðə stˈɑːps/

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Idiom

Informal

to try very hard and do everything that is possible to succeed in something

to punch above one's weight

fráze

/pˈʌntʃ əbˌʌv wˈʌnz wˈeɪt/

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to succeed or try to succeed in doing something that often demands more power, ability, money, etc. than one has

(at) full stretch

fráze

/æt fˈʊl stɹˈɛtʃ/

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using all of the available resources, energy, etc.

to bend over backward

fráze

/bˈɛnd lˈiːn ˌoʊvɚ bˈækwɚdz/

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to put in an extreme or great amount of effort to do something

to bust one's ass

fráze

/bˈʌst wˈʌnz ˈæs bˈʌt hˈʌmp/

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to try really hard to accomplish something

to do one's best

fráze

/dˈuː wˈʌnz bˈɛst/

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to try to do something as well as one is capable of

to do one's utmost

fráze

/dˈuː tɹˈaɪ wˈʌnz ˈʌtmoʊst/

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Idiom

to make effort in order to do something in the best way possible

to give something one's all

fráze

/ɡˈɪv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ wˈʌnz ˈɔːl/

N/A

to put in as much effort as possible into something one is doing

to go all out

fráze

/ɡˌoʊ ˈɔːl ˈaʊt/

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to use all of one's energy, resources, determination, or strength to do something

to go out of one's way

fráze

/ɡˌoʊ ˌaʊɾəv wˈʌnz wˈeɪ/

N/A

to put in more effort than what is expected or required of one in order to do or achieve something

to put one's best foot forward

fráze

/pˌʊt wˈʌnz bˈɛst fˈʊt fˈoːɹwɚd/

N/A

Idiom

to put as much effort as possible into doing something, particularly something difficult

What is the origin of the idiom "put one's best foot forward" and when to use it?

The idiom "put one's best foot forward" dates back to the early 17th century and suggests making a favorable impression by displaying one's finest qualities and effort. It derives from the idea that the first step a person takes can be the most crucial and should be made with care. This expression is often used in various contexts, such as job interviews, social interactions, and competitions, to emphasize the importance of presenting oneself positively and giving one's best effort.

not for (the) want of trying

fráze

/nˌɑːt fɔːɹ ðə wˈɑːnt ʌv tɹˈaɪɪŋ/

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used to state that even if someone failed to succeed, they tried their best

to give somebody or something one's best shot

fráze

/ɡˈɪv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ wˈʌnz bˈɛst ʃˈɑːt/

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Idiom

to make effort to do something in the best possible way

to go to the wall

fráze

/ɡˌoʊ tə ðə wˈɔːl/

N/A

to do everything that one is capable of in order to do or achieve something

the best bet

fráze

/ðə bˈɛst bˈɛt/

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Idiom

Informal

the best or most possible thing or action that can help one achieve success in something

What is the origin of the idiom "best bet" and when to use it?

The idiom "best bet" is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, with the first recorded use of the phrase found in the novel "The Light that Failed" from 1891. The expression likely evolved from the concept of betting on a horse race, where selecting the best horse to bet on would be the most advantageous choice. Over time, the phrase has come to be used more broadly to refer to the most reliable or favorable course of action in various contexts.

to bust a gut

fráze

/bˈʌst ɐ ɡˈʌt/

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to try one's best to do or achieve something

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