Idiom idiom
in an attempt to do sth
Meaning
you use this when you explain that someone is doing something because they want to achieve a specific goal.
Examples
“He ran fast in an attempt to catch the bus.”
“The company lowered its prices in an attempt to attract more customers during the slow season.”
“In an attempt to resolve the long-standing dispute, the diplomats met for secret negotiations to find common ground.”
Last updated April 22, 2026