give full measure

Other forms: gave full measure; gives full measure; given full measure; giving full measure

Definitions of give full measure
  1. verb
    perform a task as well as possible
    “The cast gives full measure every night”
    synonyms: do one's best, give one's best, go all out
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    type of:
    do, perform
    get (something) done
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