Meaning of the word "for the life of you" in English
What does "for the life of you" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
for the life of you
US /fɔr ðə laɪf əv ju/
UK /fɔr ðə laɪf əv ju/
Idiom
1.
even with the greatest effort; used to emphasize that someone cannot do something
Example:
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I can't remember his name for the life of me.
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She couldn't understand why he did it for the life of her.
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