Phrase guide

do one's darnedest

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To do one's utmost; to make every effort or to try every possible approach or way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, idiomatic

Examples

  • I don't think he'll succeed, but he's doing his darnedest to build a working spaceship.

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Antonyms: none provided

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