give 110%

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Verb

give 110% (third-person singular simple present gives 110%, present participle giving 110%, simple past gave 110%, past participle given 110%)

1. (colloquial, hyperbolic) To apply oneself completely and accomplish more than one thought possible.

   Synonym: strive

   This is a very important game, ladies, and the only way we'll win is if every one of you gets out there and gives me 110%.