Give something my all In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "give something my all", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-02-14 01:02

Meaning of Give something my all (redirected from give (something) (one's) all )

Synonyms:

do (one's) utmost

Give (something) (one's) all Verb + object/complement informal

To devote all of one's energy, effort, time, and/or resources to a certain undertaking, activity, or goal

The young man abandoned his hobbies to give his career his all.

She gave her all but didn't get anything in return.

If you want to succeed, give it your all.

Other phrases about:

forge away at (something)

To do something, usually a task or a goal, with great devotion, vigor.

Grammar and Usage of Give (something) (one's) all

Verb Forms

  • to give (something) (one's) all
  • gives (something) (one's) all
  • gave (something) (one's) all
  • giving (something) (one's) all

The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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