old college tries

A form of old college try — A vigorous, committed attempt or effort, often in the context of a nearly hopeless situation where failure is expected.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of old college try
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“old college tries.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20college%20tries. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “old college tries,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/old%20college%20tries.

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