noun
- plural of damnest; used in the phrase 'do one's damnest' meaning to try one's hardest or make one's best effort
Usage: informal; usually appears in the fixed phrase 'do one's damnest' or 'try one's damnest'
Examples
- She did her damnest to finish the project on time.
- He tried his damnest to convince them, but they wouldn't listen.
- We'll do our damnest to make this event a success.
- They did their damnest despite the difficult circumstances.
- I did my damnest, but it just wasn't enough.