Do your damnedest Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdæmdəst
DOO yor DAM-dist
dʉː/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈæmnɛdəst
DOO yaw DAM-ned-ist
Definition
To try as hard as you possibly can to achieve something, even if it is difficult or unlikely.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal and slightly strong expression, sometimes considered mildly vulgar because of 'damned.' It is often used to show commitment or determination. Common collocations: 'I'll do my damnedest,' 'She did her damnedest.' Avoid in formal writing; use 'do your best' in polite situations.
Spanish: hacer todo lo posiblePortuguese (BR): fazer o possível - dar tudo de siPortuguese (PT): fazer o possível - dar o seu melhorChinese (Simplified): 尽最大努力Chinese (Traditional): 盡最大努力Hindi: अपनी पूरी कोशिश करनाArabic: بذل قصارى جهدكBengali: আপনির সেরা চেষ্টা করাRussian: сделать всё возможноеJapanese: 全力を尽くすVietnamese: cố gắng hết sứcKorean: 최선을 다하다Turkish: elinden geleni yapmakUrdu: اپنی پوری کوشش کرناIndonesian: berusaha sekuat tenaga
Example Sentences
I will do my damnedest to help you.
basic
She did her damnedest to win the race.
basic
We did our damnedest to finish on time.
basic
You can trust me—I’ll do my damnedest to get those tickets.
natural
He really did his damnedest, but sometimes things just don’t work out.
natural
We’ll do our damnedest to make the party a success—count on us!
natural