try to please

Frequency: 9.025.0 per million words

to make an effort to satisfy someone

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Examples (10)

  • She always tries to please everyone, but it's impossible.
  • He tried to please his strict boss with extra work.
  • Don't just try to please others; listen to your own needs too.
  • The new employee is really trying to please the manager.
  • It's hard to try to please someone who is never satisfied.
  • Are you trying to please your parents by studying so hard?
  • Sometimes, children try to please their teachers to get good grades.
  • He stopped trying to please his critics and focused on his art.
  • She always tries to please her guests by cooking their favorite dishes.
  • If you try to please everyone, you'll end up pleasing no one.