not for (the) want of trying
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not for (the) want of doing something — not for (the) want of doing sth idiom used to say that if sth is not successful, it is not because of a lack of effort • If he doesn t manage to convince them, it won t be for want of trying (= he has tried hard). Main entry: ↑want … Useful english dictionary
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not for want of — not because of not having or doing (something) Her failure to get the information was not for want of trying. [=was not because she did not try] • • • Main Entry: ↑want … Useful english dictionary
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want — want1 [ want ] verb transitive *** 1. ) to feel that you would like to have, keep, or do something: Do you still want these old letters? want something for something: What do you want for your birthday? want to do something: Liz wants to see the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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