do one's best
1at one's best — {prep. phr.} In best form; displaying one s best qualities. * /Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame./ * /Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best./ …
2at one's best — {prep. phr.} In best form; displaying one s best qualities. * /Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame./ * /Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best./ …
3at\ one's\ best — prep. phr. In best form; displaying one s best qualities. Tim is at his best when he has had a long swim before a ballgame. Jane rested before the important meeting because she wanted to be at her best …
4do one's best — do something as well as one can; perform as well as possible; give one s best …
5do one's best — index attempt, endeavor, strive Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
6try one's best — index attempt, pursue (strive to gain), strive Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
7at one's best — in top form, to one s best ability …
8one's best — the highest standard or level attainable. → best …
9one's best bib and tucker — informal one s smartest clothes. → bib …
10put one's best foot forward — {v. phr.}, {informal} To try to make a good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one s best. * /During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward./ * /When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward./ …
