A for effort

English edit

Pronunciation edit

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈeɪ fə ˈɛfət/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈeɪ fəɹ ˈɛfɚt/

Phrase edit

A for effort

(humorous, often sarcastic) An expression indicating that an attempted action or undertaking failed, but the effort in the attempt was admirable (enough so to be ranked highest, as A)

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