How to Pronounce "level best"
expression
ˈɫɛvəɫ/ /ˈbɛst
LEV-uhl BEST
lˈɛvəl/ /bˈɛst
LEV-uhl BEST
Definition
To try as hard as you possibly can; to make your maximum effort to achieve something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛvəɫ/ /ˈbɛst
British English
lˈɛvəl/ /bˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEV-uhl BEST
UK
LEV-uhl BEST
Listen in Context
He always does his level best in every exam.
I tried my level best to finish on time.
Please do your level best to help her.
I gave it my level best, but sometimes that's just not enough.