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real try
[/ˈriːəl traɪ/]
noun phrase
tentativa genuína / tentativa real
1.
A sincere and genuine attempt to accomplish something; an honest effort without pretense
I made a real try to finish the project on time, but we ran into complications.
Fiz uma tentativa genuína de terminar o projeto no prazo, mas encontramos complicações.
2.
In rugby, a score worth four or five points
The team scored a real try in the second half.
O time marcou um ensaio na segunda metade.
NYC Slang
a legit shot / an honest attempt
Synonyms
genuine attempt
sincere effort
honest endeavor
authentic try
Antonyms
half-hearted attempt
fake try
pretense
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tentativa genuína / tentativa real
Commonly used in everyday language
Portugal
tentativa genuína / ensaio (rugby)
Same usage as in Brazil; 'ensaio' specifically for rugby
Related Idioms & Phrases
give it a real try
make a real try at something
take a real try
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