gives 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. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of give it one's best shot
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APA

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

MLA

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Chicago

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