What does “Give it the old college try” mean?

Give it the old college try

Meaning: To make a strong, sincere effort to do something, even if success is not guaranteed.

Hacer un esfuerzo sincero

Significado: Hacer un esfuerzo fuerte y sincero para hacer algo, incluso si el éxito no está garantizado.

Fazer um esforço sincero

Significado: Fazer um esforço forte e sincero para fazer algo, mesmo que o sucesso não esteja garantido.

Faire un effort sincère

Signification: Faire un effort sérieux et sincère pour faire quelque chose, même si le succès n'est pas garanti.

Sein Bestes geben

Bedeutung: Einen starken, aufrichtigen Versuch unternehmen, etwas zu tun, auch wenn der Erfolg nicht garantiert ist.

Fare un tentativo serio

Significato: Fare uno sforzo forte e sincero per fare qualcosa, anche se il successo non è garantito.

Elinden geleni yapmak

Anlam: Başarı garantisi olmasa bile bir şeyi yapmak için güçlü ve samimi bir çaba göstermek.

尽最大努力

意思: 即使成功无法保证,也要付出巨大而真诚的努力。

全力を尽くす

意味: 成功が保証されていなくても、全力を尽くして努力すること。

진심으로 노력하다

의미: 성공이 보장되지 않더라도 최선을 다해 노력하는 것.

Dialogue

10:20:30 - I'm nervous about my driving test.

10:20:33 - Just give it the old college try. You've practiced enough.

10:20:36 - You're right. I'll do my best.

10:20:39 - That's all anyone can ask for.

12:30:55 - He gave it the old college try, but he couldn't finish the marathon.

12:30:58 - At least he tried. That's more than most people do.

12:31:01 - He'll train harder and try again.

12:31:04 - That's the right mindset.

14:20:45 - I'm nervous about the interview tomorrow.

14:20:48 - Just give it the old college try. You're more than qualified.

14:20:51 - You're right. I'll do my best and stay confident.

14:20:54 - That's the attitude. You'll nail it.