Will made the old college try, but that wasn't enough to get the job done.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
old college try — {n. phr.} An attempt to win a favor from another by mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college or university as the party from whom the favor is requested. * /Since he needed a job, he decided to use the old college try when he… … Dictionary of American idioms
old\ college\ try — n. phr. An attempt to win a favor from another by mentioning the fact that one had gone to the same college or university as the party from whom the favor is requested. Since he needed a job, he decided to use the old college try when he… … Словарь американских идиом
old college try — noun A vigorous, committed attempt or effort. Those who have seen Ruth make the old college try understand that some professionals play with a spiritual fervor which is supposed to be the amateurs prerogative … Wiktionary
the old college try — a good effort, trying hard like a college student Let s give it the old college try, boys. We can win this boat race! … English idioms
college try — col′lege try′ n. inf Informal. a maximum effort (usu. prec. by the old): We may not win, but let s give it the old college try[/ex] • Etymology: 1950–55 … From formal English to slang
college try — Informal. maximum effort for success on behalf of one s group, team, alma mater, etc. (usually prec. by the phrase the old): We may not make the deadline, but we ll give it the old college try. [1950 55] * * * … Universalium
college try — noun Etymology: from the phrase “give it the old college try” Date: 1927 a zealous all out effort … New Collegiate Dictionary
college try — noun : a zealous all out uninhibited effort for complete success without expedient compromise an outfielder making the old college try for a low liner … Useful english dictionary
The College Try (The O.C. episode) — Infobox Television episode Colour = #ffaa44 Series = The O.C. Title = The College Try Season = 3 (2005 2006) Caption = Episode = 22 Airdate = April 20, 2006 (FOX) Writer = J. J. Philbin Director = Tony Wharmby Production = 2T6272 Prev = The Dawn… … Wikipedia
try — /truy/, v., tried, trying, n., pl. tries. v.t. 1. to attempt to do or accomplish: Try it before you say it s simple. 2. to test the effect or result of (often fol. by out): to try a new method; to try a recipe out. 3. to endeavor to evaluate by… … Universalium
