make an extra effort

[/meɪk ən ˈɛkstrə ˈɛfərt/]

verb phrase

fazer um esforço extra

1. To work harder or put in more energy than usual to accomplish something; to go beyond normal expectations

She made an extra effort to finish the project on time despite the challenges.

Ela fez um esforço extra para terminar o projeto a tempo apesar dos desafios.

2. To try harder or exert oneself more intensely in pursuit of a goal

The team made an extra effort in the final quarter to win the game.

O time fez um esforço extra no último quarto para vencer o jogo.

NYC Slang

put in work; give it gas

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General Brazilian

fazer um esforço extra

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

fazer um esforço a mais

Common alternative phrasing

Portugal

fazer um esforço adicional

Slightly more formal; also 'fazer um esforço extra'

go the extra mile

go above and beyond

pull out all the stops

leave no stone unturned

put one's back into it

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