try one's best

try one's best(
tray
 
wuhnz
 
behst
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hacer todo lo posible
We're going to try our best, I don't know if we'll be able to finish this on time.Vamos a hacer todo lo posible, pero no sé si podremos terminar esto a tiempo.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I do my best to help my neighbors.Hago lo mejor que puedo para ayudar a mis vecinos.
I tried my best, but it just wasn't enough.Hice lo mejor que pude, pero no fue suficiente.
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