Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-do-one's-worst
idiom
/tə ˈduː wʌnz wɜːrst/
Definition
To perform to the best of one’s ability, even if the outcome is not favorable.
Examples
- Despite the challenges, she decided to do her worst in the competition.
- He always tries to do his worst when facing difficult situations.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that someone has made an effort to complete a task or achieve a goal but may not have succeeded as they had hoped.
Synonyms
- give it your all
- make an effort
- try your best
