give (something) the (old) college try Idioma

by a country mile

by a long distance, by a wide margin Black Beauty won the race by a country mile. She was far ahead.

captain of industry

a top corporation officer The president of our company was a captain of industry and after he retired he was appointed to many government boards.

the old college try

a good effort, trying hard like a college student Let's give it the old college try, boys. We can win this boat race!

try it

try to do it, try your hand at After I sing the song, you try it. See if you can sing it.

try it on

wear a garment to see if it fits If you like that dress, you can try it on in one of our fitting rooms.

try it out

use it for awhile, test it, test drive This is our new life-time pen. Would you like to try it out?

try me

"ask me, see what I say; challenge me, find out" """You wouldn't call the police, would you?"" ""Just try me."""

try on

put on clothes to see how they fit and look You should try on that jacket before you buy it.

try one

make an inexperienced attempt at something I tried my hand at golf last summer but I didn't really like it.

try out

try to become a member of a team Let's try out for soccer this year. Let's play on the team.

give (something) the (old) academy try

To attack or try something. I gave knitting the old academy try, but I aloof didn't adore it. Give it the academy try and I anticipate you'll acquisition that it's easier than you think.Learn more: college, give, try

give article the old academy try

AMERICAN, OLD-FASHIONEDIf you give article the old academy try, you accomplish a abundant accomplishment to succeed, alike if this is not possible. Despite the abortion of her aftermost movie, she is still giving acting the old academy try.Learn more: college, give, old, something, try

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