Vocabulary

최선을 다하다

do one’s best

Meaning

최선을 다하다 — An expression meaning to make every possible effort toward a goal.

Why this form?

열심히 하다 (“work hard”) stresses diligence; 최선을 다하다 stresses doing everything one can.

Examples

정말 최선을 다하고 있다. — He is really doing his best.

끝까지 최선을 다할게요. — I will do my best until the end.

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