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UK//duː jɔːr bɛst//US//du jʊr bɛst//

Meaning of Do your best

To make the greatest effort possible in a task.

In simple words: Try your hardest

Do your best in a sentence

  • I know you have a lot of pressure, but just do your best.
  • When you're nervous, remember to do your best and stay calm.
  • My coach always tells me to do my best during the competition.
  • In exams, it's important to do your best and not worry too much.
  • If you do your best, success will follow naturally.

How to use Do your best

Use this phrase to encourage someone to put in effort. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone pouring their heart into a task - that's doing your best!

Related words

Collocations with Do your best

  • do your best in
  • do your best for
  • do your best at

Synonyms for Do your best

  • try your hardest
  • give it your all
  • do your utmost
  • put in effort
  • strive

Common mistakes with Do your best

  • Using it in a sarcastic tone, which can confuse the listener
  • Saying it when someone is already trying hard, which can seem patronizing
  • Confusing with 'do your worst', which has a negative meaning

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Frequently asked questions about Do your best

What does Do your best mean?

Try your hardest

What is the definition of Do your best?

To make the greatest effort possible in a task.

How do you use Do your best in a sentence?

I know you have a lot of pressure, but just do your best.

Can you give another example of Do your best?

When you're nervous, remember to do your best and stay calm.

What are synonyms for Do your best?

Common alternatives include try your hardest, give it your all, do your utmost, put in effort, strive.

What words go with Do your best?

It commonly pairs with do your best in, do your best for, do your best at.

What are common mistakes when using Do your best?

Using it in a sarcastic tone, which can confuse the listener Saying it when someone is already trying hard, which can seem patronizing Confusing with 'do your worst', which has a negative meaning

How do you pronounce Do your best?

US: //du jʊr bɛst//, UK: //duː jɔːr bɛst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Do your best?

Use this phrase to encourage someone to put in effort. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.