Perseverance - Doing One's Best

Master English idioms that relate to doing one's best, like "go to the ends of the earth" and "bust a gut".

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Perseverance

to try harder than what is expected

Ex: They went the extra mile to ensure the party was a success .

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

Ex: They were willing to go to any length to win the case .

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

Ex: He left no stone unturned in his search for his natural mother .

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

Ex: He had been moving heaven and earth for six weeks in order to prevent the film being made ; and he had failed .

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

Ex: The event planner pulled out all the stops to create a memorable experience , arranging stunning decorations , top-notch entertainment , and gourmet cuisine .

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

Ex: Villa have punched above their weight all season and it will be a remarkable achievement if they finish fifth .

using all of the available resources, energy, etc.

Ex: Dwayne and his partner Hank are working full stretch to catch what seems to be a serial killer on the loose .

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

Ex: I 've been bending over backward trying to help you , and this is all the thanks I get !

to try really hard to accomplish something

Ex: I 've been busting my ass all night long to get this presentation ready for tomorrow 's meeting .

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

Ex: They did their best to make everyone feel comfortable at the event .

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

Ex: I was trying my utmost to remain positive and not talk about cancer .

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

Ex: Give it your all , and you wo n't be sorry later .

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

Ex: Brazil is going all out to protect its markets.

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

Ex: He went way out of his way to take me home.

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

Ex: Before meeting their future in-laws , many people try to put their best foot forward to make a good impression .

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

Ex: Not all is perfect , but it is n't for want of trying .

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

Ex: He went to the wall to defend his beliefs .

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

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to try one's best to do or achieve something

Ex: I had to bust a gut just to keep up with the workload .