How to Pronounce "your level best"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɫɛvəɫ/ /ˈbɛst
British English
jˈɔː/ /lˈɛvəl/ /bˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR or YUR LEV-uhl BEST
UK
YAW LEV-uhl BEST
Listen in Context
Please do your level best on the exam.
He gave his level best to help us succeed.
She is trying her level best to finish the project on time.
I know you did your level best, so don’t be too hard on yourself.