An a for effort Meaning in English
expression
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɛfɝt
an AY fer EF-ert
ˈɐn/ /æɪ/ /fˈɔː/ /ˈɛfət
an AY faw EF-uht
Definition
This expression means someone worked hard or tried their best, even if the result wasn't perfect. It's often used to praise effort, not success.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly spoken. Often playful or sympathetic—implies effort is seen, even if results fall short. Not a real grade. Use for situations where trying hard is valued.
Spanish: un sobresaliente por el esfuerzoPortuguese (BR): um A pelo esforçoPortuguese (PT): um A pelo esforçoChinese (Simplified): 努力得A（尽力而为）Chinese (Traditional): 努力得A（盡力而為）Hindi: प्रयास के लिए ए (A for effort)Arabic: درجة ممتازة للمجهودBengali: চেষ্টার জন্য এ (A for effort)Russian: пятёрка за стараниеJapanese: 努力にA（努力を評価する）Vietnamese: điểm A cho sự cố gắngKorean: 노력에 대해 에이(A for effort)Turkish: çaba için AUrdu: کوشش کے لیے اے (A for effort)Indonesian: A untuk usaha
Example Sentences
You didn't win, but you get an A for effort.
basic
I give my students an A for effort when they try their best.
basic
He gets an A for effort because he practiced every day.
basic
The cake didn't turn out great, but hey, an A for effort!
natural
You have to give her an A for effort—she never gave up.
natural
It wasn't his best drawing, but he definitely earned an A for effort.
natural