Give your best Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛst

GIV yor BEST, GIV yer BEST

UK

ɡˈɪv/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛst

giv YAW BEST

Definition

To try as hard as you can or put maximum effort into something you do.

Usage & Nuances

Used in encouragement or self-motivation, especially before a challenge. Common collocations: "give your best shot", "always give your best". Slightly informal and friendly; rarely used in very formal writing. Often interchangeable with "do your best".

• Spanish: dar lo mejor de ti - esforzarte al máximo
• Portuguese (BR): dar o seu melhor - esforçar-se ao máximo
• Portuguese (PT): dar o teu melhor - esforçar-te ao máximo
• Chinese (Simplified): 全力以赴
• Chinese (Traditional): 全力以赴
• Hindi: अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ देना
• Arabic: قدّم أفضل ما لديك
• Bengali: সবচেয়ে ভালোটা দেওয়া - নিজের সেরা দেওয়া
• Russian: выложиться на полную - сделать всё возможное
• Japanese: 全力を尽くす
• Vietnamese: cố gắng hết sức
• Korean: 최선을 다하다
• Turkish: elinden gelenin en iyisini yapmak - en iyisini vermek
• Urdu: اپنا بہترین دینا
• Indonesian: memberikan yang terbaik

Example Sentences

Before the race, the coach told everyone to give your best.

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If you give your best, you will feel proud no matter the result.

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Just give your best and enjoy the game.

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I know it's tough, but just go out there and give your best.

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You don't have to win, just give your best every time.

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Whenever you face a challenge, remember to give your best.

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