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What is meant by the phrase "Give it the old college try"?

2007-01-16 04:59:06 · 2 answers · asked by uncletoon2005 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

Most of the time it's said before starting something unusual or difficult.

2007-01-16 05:05:03 · update #1

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It means to give a great effort. Originated from a number of college "rah, rah" football films of the 1930's and 40's.

2007-01-16 05:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

My guess is that everyone tries everything in college: drugs, relationships/ encounters with the opposite/same gender, parties, etc. There's nothing most college students wouldn't do on a dare or just for the sake of trying it out.

2007-01-16 13:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by diggity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋