Do (one's) dash In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "do (one's) dash", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-28 08:11

Meaning of Do (one's) dash

Do (one's) dash Australia informal verb phrase

To use up all one's energy to do something; to exhaust one's chances

He's done his dash to set a new world record.

He did his dash in the last marathon and ended up being hospitalized in a state of exhaustion.

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The last opportunity for one to achieve something

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Grammar and Usage of Do (one's) dash

Verb Forms

  • did (one's) dash
  • done (one's) dash

The verb "do" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Do (one's) dash

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

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