feeble attempt
Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words
A poorly executed or unsuccessful try to do something.
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Examples (10)
- His feeble attempt to fix the computer only made things worse.
- The team made a feeble attempt to defend their lead in the final minutes.
- She gave a feeble attempt at an apology after the incident.
- The politician's feeble attempt to explain the scandal convinced no one.
- After running for hours, he could only manage a feeble attempt at the final sprint.
- The student's feeble attempt to complete the assignment was clearly rushed.
- Despite his feeble attempt to hide his emotions, everyone could see he was upset.
- The company's feeble attempt at damage control failed to restore public trust.
- Her feeble attempt to lift the heavy box showed she needed help.
- The burglar made a feeble attempt to escape through the locked window.