Trying (one's) level best In english explanation

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

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2022-03-21 08:03

do one's best , give it (one's) best shot , to do one's level best , to try one's best.

Try (one's) level best phrase

To make as much effort as you can to do or achieve something.

Despite losing the game, I wasn't sad because I tried my level best.

I have tried my level best to defend her. I don't know what else I can do for her.

I'm not sure that I'll beat him, but I will try my level best.

I have already tried my level best to explain the concept to him, but he still couldn't understand it.

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

The expression is of American origin and dates from the mid-19th century.

The Origin Cited: idiomorigins.org .