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try better vs do better

Both of these are correct phrases, but they're used in different contexts. "Try better" implies making an effort to improve, while "do better" suggests actually improving without just trying. They're not directly comparable as they convey slightly different meanings.
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try better

This phrase is correct and commonly used to encourage someone to make more effort to improve.

Use "try better" when you want to suggest that someone should put more effort into improving their performance or behavior.

Examples:

  • You did okay, but you can try better next time.
  • I know you can try better if you focus more.
  • She needs to try better to succeed in her studies.
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  • Try better writing. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2019 Jan 8;116(2):341-343. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1819937116. Authors. Ren Ryba , Zoë A Doubleday , Sean D ...
  • Apr 17, 2021 ... A little spider-man drawing I did , I'll try better next time. Fan Art. r/Spiderman - A ...
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  • I want to try better TIR optics · LED Flashlights – General Info · Kokopelli (Kokopelli) February 12, 2012, 1:05pm 1. I have used some TIR optics ...
  • Nov 25, 2020 ... Where should I try better ethernet cables first? · Recommended Posts · Create an account or sign in to comment · Create an account · Sign in.

Alternatives:

  • try harder
  • do your best
  • give it your all
  • put more effort into it
  • strive for improvement

do better

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone should improve their performance or behavior.

Use "do better" when you want to directly suggest that someone should improve their actions or results.

Examples:

  • You need to do better on your next assignment.
  • I believe you can do better if you focus more.
  • She must do better if she wants to succeed.
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  • I WILL DO BETTER. A FATHER'S MEMOIR OF GRIEF, PARENTING, AND LOVE.
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  • Know Better Do Better makes it easy for you to get informed about race. It's hosted by Marie Beecham, a writer and speaker who has shared her fresh take on ...
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Alternatives:

  • improve
  • enhance
  • step up your game
  • raise the bar
  • up your performance

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