not for (the) want of trying
{not} for (the|) lack of trying
not for (the) want of trying
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inte av brist på försök, han försökte verkligen
used to state that even if someone failed to succeed, they tried their best
Exempel
He didn't win the scholarship, but it wasn't for want of trying.
Han fick inte stipendiet, men inte av brist på försök.
