Your level best Meaning in English
expression
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɛvəɫ/ /ˈbɛst
YOR or YUR LEV-uhl BEST
jˈɔː/ /lˈɛvəl/ /bˈɛst
YAW LEV-uhl BEST
Definition
To do something as well as you possibly can, giving all your effort.
Usage & Nuances
'Your level best' is often used in encouragement or instruction, usually paired with verbs like 'do', 'try', or 'give'. It sounds supportive and is a slightly formal or motivational expression. Not used for casual effort; it means pushing yourself to the maximum.
Spanish: tu mayor esfuerzoPortuguese (BR): seu melhor possívelPortuguese (PT): o seu melhor possívelChinese (Simplified): 全力以赴Chinese (Traditional): 全力以赴Hindi: अपनी पूरी कोशिशArabic: قصارى جهدكBengali: সর্বোচ্চ চেষ্টা - যথাসাধ্য চেষ্টাRussian: изо всех сил - на максимумJapanese: 全力を尽くすVietnamese: hết sức mình - cố gắng hết khả năngKorean: 최선을 다하다Turkish: elinden gelenin en iyisini yapmakUrdu: اپنی پوری کوششIndonesian: yang terbaik - sekuat tenaga
Example Sentences
Please do your level best on the exam.
basic
He gave his level best to help us succeed.
basic
She is trying her level best to finish the project on time.
basic
I know you did your level best, so don’t be too hard on yourself.
natural
Even if you fail, as long as you give your level best, you can be proud.
natural
The coach told us to give our level best in the last quarter.
natural