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Collocation

do your best

verb + possessive determiner + adjective (superlative) verb + possessive determiner + adjective (superlative)

Definition

to try as hard as you can to achieve a good result

'do your best' is a common English collocation. to try as hard as you can to achieve a good result

Visual cue for do your best

do + your + best

“I know you're nervous, but just do your best.”

Examples

  • Don't worry about the result—just _____ your best.
  • I always _____ my best in interviews, even when I'm nervous.
  • She _____ her best to stay calm during the exam.
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  • Please _____ your best to arrive on time tomorrow.
  • We _____ our best, but the plan still didn't work out.
  • He promised he'd _____ his best to fix the mistake quickly.
  • Even if you don't win, you can be proud if you _____ your best.
  • They _____ their best under difficult conditions and finished the project.
  • I can't guarantee success, but I'll _____ my best to help you.