Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
desperate-attempt-to
phrase
/ˈdɛspərɪt əˈtɛmpt tuː/
Definition
An earnest or extreme effort to achieve something, often in a situation where failure seems likely.
Examples
- He made a desperate attempt to save his failing business.
- In a desperate attempt to gain the audience’s attention, she changed the topic abruptly.
- The team made a desperate attempt to score in the final minute of the game.
Meaning
The phrase describes a situation where an individual is trying very hard to accomplish something, typically when the odds are against them.
Synonyms
- last-ditch effort
- final push
- ultimate try
- frantic effort
