good try
Frequency: 8.018.5 per million words
Used to acknowledge a commendable but unsuccessful effort.
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Examples (20)
- Never mind—it was a good try. Better luck next time.
- Never mind—it was a good try. Better luck next time.
- The basketball shot didn't go in, but it was a good try from that distance.
- Even though you didn't win, that was a really good try at the competition.
- She put a lot of effort into her painting, and while it wasn't perfect, it was a good try.
- I appreciate your effort; it was a good try even if the experiment failed.
- You almost solved the puzzle! That was a really good try.
- He made a good try to reach the top shelf, but it was just too high.
- Despite the team's good try, they couldn't overcome the deficit in the final minutes.
- For a first attempt, that was a surprisingly good try at baking the cake.
- He made a good try to catch the falling vase, but it shattered anyway.
- We didn't solve the puzzle, but everyone agreed it was a good try by the team.
- It was a good try at explaining the complex theory, even if I still don't fully grasp it.
- She gave a good try at learning the new language, even though she found it challenging.
- Don't be disheartened; that was a good try, and I'm sure you'll succeed next time.
- It may not have worked out, but you can always say you gave it a good try.
- The negotiator's good try to reach a compromise ultimately failed.
- The goalkeeper made a good try to save the penalty, but the shot was too powerful.
- Even though the experiment didn't yield the expected results, it was a good try and provided valuable data.
- Despite the difficulties, their attempt to raise funds was a good try and gathered some support.