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EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘MAY’ (TRY AS I MAY)

21 / 05 / 2019
Idioms/Expressions

EXPRESSIONS WITH ‘MAY’ (TRY AS I MAY): meaning and examples

Welcome back, readers! Today we are looking at our second Expression with May. Today's expression is TRY AS I MAY

Definition: An expression meaning that even with a lot of effort, a goal cannot be achieved. 

Example 1: Try as I may, I can't seem to learn how to dance. 

Example 2: Try as I may, I don't think I'll ever be able to cook as well as my mother. 

We also say try as I might.

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