Question

in_the_loop_429 a very strenuous final attempt The expression often conveys a sense of great physical effort and is usually used when the outcome is likely to be unsuccessful.

Accepted Answer

LAST-DITCH EFFORT I’m going to try a last-ditch effort to uproot this old oak tree myself before I call the tree company to come and do it by machine.Ronnie slipped and fell as he ran to catch the baseball, but when he looked up, the ball was still sailing through the air. Ronnie got up and made a last-ditch effort to catch the ball.

Id	in_the_loop_429
Idiom	LAST-DITCH EFFORT
Definition	a very strenuous final attempt
Examples	I’m going to try a last-ditch effort to uproot this old oak tree myself before I call the tree company to come and do it by machine. Ronnie slipped and fell as he ran to catch the baseball, but when he looked up, the ball was still sailing through the air. Ronnie got up and made a last-ditch effort to catch the ball.
Extra Info	The expression often conveys a sense of great physical effort and is usually used when the outcome is likely to be unsuccessful.

Effort Last Ditch Tree Ronnie Catch Loop Strenuous Final