IDIOM: "to attempt to do something successfully" Crossword Clue

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IDIOM: "to attempt to do something successfully" Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

SOMETHING (noun)
1. An indeterminate or unknown event.
2. A substance or material thing, unknown indeterminate or not specified.
ATTEMPT (verb)
1. make an effort or attempt
2. enter upon an activity or enterprise
ATTEMPT (noun)
1. the act of attacking
2. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

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