How to Pronounce "give it your best shot"
expression
GIV it yur BEST shaht
giv it yaw BEST shot
Definition
To try as hard as you can to do something, even if success is not guaranteed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈbɛst/ /ˈʃɑt
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɪt/ /jˈɔː/ /bˈɛst/ /ʃˈɒt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV it yur BEST shaht
UK
giv it yaw BEST shot
Listen in Context
Don't worry, just give it your best shot.
Before the race, her coach said, 'Give it your best shot!'
I'll give it my best shot, even if it's difficult.
I have no idea how to solve this, but I'll still give it my best shot.