Do your best Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛst
DOO yur BEST
dʉː/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛst
DOO yaw BEST
Definition
To try as hard as you can and make the greatest effort possible in a situation. It means giving everything you have, even if you are not perfect.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as encouragement or advice, both formally and informally. Common in motivational contexts: 'Just do your best.' Sometimes followed by 'that's all anyone can ask.' Not the same as 'be the best,' which means to be better than others.
Spanish: haz tu mejor esfuerzo - esfuérzate al máximoPortuguese (BR): faça o seu melhor - dê o seu melhorPortuguese (PT): faz o teu melhor - dá o teu melhorChinese (Simplified): 尽力而为 - 尽你所能Chinese (Traditional): 盡力而為 - 盡你所能Hindi: अपना सर्वोत्तम प्रयास करो - अपनी पूरी कोशिश करोArabic: ابذل قصارى جهدك - افعل أفضل ما لديكBengali: সেরা চেষ্টা করা - যথাসাধ্য চেষ্টা করাRussian: стараться изо всех сил - делать всё возможноеJapanese: 最善を尽くすVietnamese: cố gắng hết sứcKorean: 최선을 다하다Turkish: elinden geleni yapmakUrdu: اپنی پوری کوشش کرناIndonesian: berusaha sebaik mungkin
Example Sentences
Don't worry about the results—just do your best.
basic
If you do your best, you can be proud of yourself.
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Remember to do your best on the test.
basic
I'll do my best to help you move this weekend.
natural
Just do your best—nobody expects perfection.
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Even when things get tough, keep going and do your best.
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