An A For Effort

Synonyms of an A for effort

• a good try
• a solid attempt
• a valiant effort

Antonyms of an A for effort

• a poor attempt
• a half-hearted effort
• a lackluster performance

Collocations of an A for effort

good job

Frequency: 80 %

She received a good job offer after her interview.

excellent endeavor

Frequency: 70 %

The team's excellent endeavor resulted in a successful product launch.

solid effort

Frequency: 65 %

Despite the loss, the team put forth a solid effort in the game.

valiant try

Frequency: 60 %

Even though they didn't win, their valiant try in the competition was admirable.

commendable attempt

Frequency: 45 %

His commendable attempt to finish the project on time was recognized by his boss.

Idiomatic Expressions for an A for effort

• Phrase: Earn an A for effort
  Meaning: To deserve recognition for putting in a lot of hard work and dedication, even if the outcome is not ideal.
  Usage: She may not have won the competition, but she definitely earned an A for effort with all the training she put in.