gave it one's best shot

A form of give it one's best shot — To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give it one's best shot
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APA

gave it one's best shot. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20it%20one's%20best%20shot

MLA

“gave it one's best shot.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20it%20one's%20best%20shot. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave it one's best shot,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20it%20one's%20best%20shot.

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