make every effort
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Meaning · English
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
gắng sức
(verb) to make every effort; to do one's best; to try hard; to strain every nerve
Tiếng Việt
Near equivalent
do one's best
To perform to the highest level of one's ability
English · via gắng sức
Near equivalent
strain every nerve
Make a great effort to do something
English · via gắng sức
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Common questions
What does “make every effort” mean?
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
Is “make every effort” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“gắng sức” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.