How to Pronounce "do your damnedest"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdu/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdæmdəst
British English
dʉː/ /jˈɔː/ /dˈæmnɛdəst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DOO yor DAM-dist
UK
DOO yaw DAM-ned-ist
Listen in Context
I will do my damnedest to help you.
She did her damnedest to win the race.
We did our damnedest to finish on time.
You can trust me—I’ll do my damnedest to get those tickets.