do my best vs Do my utmost

Both 'do my best' and 'do my utmost' are correct phrases in English. They are interchangeable and convey the idea of putting forth maximum effort or trying as hard as possible. The choice between them is a matter of personal preference or style.

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do my best

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the idea of making the greatest effort possible.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is trying their hardest or putting forth their maximum effort in a particular situation.

Examples:

I will do my best to finish the project on time.
She always does her best in everything she undertakes.

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Well, I shall endeavor to do my best.
I can only do my best.
As a doctor, I always try to do my best.
LANE.I do my best to give satisfactionsir.
Thank you. I do my best.
And I do my best to be brave.
I do my best, sir.
Thank you, I do my best.
I do my best tidying up just after sunrise.
Nothing like Brother Ernest, but I do my best.
I did do my best on the question of marriage.
I do my best to help protect us.
But I do my best to find out about every man.
Well, I do my best.
I... I try to do my best.
I do my best work while meditating.
Yes, I do my best.
I'll do my best to remember that.
He just wants me to do my best.
I'll do my best, Herr Major.

Alternatives:

give it my all
put in my best effort
try my hardest
give my utmost
put forth my best effort

Do my utmost

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the idea of making the greatest effort possible.

This phrase is used to emphasize that someone is putting forth their maximum effort or trying as hard as they can in a given situation.

Examples:

I will do my utmost to help you succeed.
She did her utmost to make sure the event was a success.

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I will do my utmost to merit their kindness.
I do my utmost to defend the city.
I'll do my utmost, sir.
I will do my utmost, Your Holiness.
I will do my utmost, Madame.
I will do my utmost, Madame.
I will do my utmost to assist.
I will do my utmost, Ricki.
And I will do my utmost to keep it so.
I hope that day never comes and I will do my utmost to prevent it.
I will do my utmost to ensure you won't be disappointed.
Of plots, petty intrigues and petitions, which I do my utmost to keep from your presence.
Pray tell what your master is craving and I will do my utmost to help.
Obviously I'll do my utmost to attend the concert, but I'll be away in Florida at some point.
I'll do my utmost to report as objectively as possible.
My new job as chancellor will be to do my utmost to contend for the interests of christendom.
I will do my utmost to ensure that we get an environmentally responsible directive on the landfill of waste adopted as quickly as possible.
I shall do my utmost to respond to some of the issues you raised.
I will do my utmost to have the agreement of the contracting parties that we can fully inform you.
I will do my utmost best, the best possible.

Alternatives:

do everything possible
make every effort
try my hardest
give my best
put forth my utmost effort

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