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Englishlast-ditch effort
Meaning: A very strenuous final attempt.
Example: “In a last-ditch effort, the team pulled the goalkeeper forward.”
Origin: The expression often conveys a sense of great physical effort and is usually used when the outcome is likely to be unsuccessful.
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