give sth one's all

/ɡˈɪv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ wˈɒnz ˈɔːl/

/ɡˈɪv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ wˈʌnz ˈɔːl/

[phrase]

to give sth one's all

[PHRASE]

to put in as much effort as possible into something one is doing

to [give] {sth} {one's} all definition and meaning

Examples

1. Give it your all, and you won't be sorry later.

2. It wasn't easy being a substitute father but Harry gave it his all.

3. When they give it their all, when they combine dreams and drive, when they form a High Ambition Coalition, when they read Dear Matafele Peinem, when they chant 1.5 to stay alive, it’s supposed to work.

4. Just make an honest effort and give it my all.

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