As much as somebody can do

phrase

The maximum possible extent or effort by some individual.

He is working as hard as he can do to meet the deadline.
Visual representation of "as much as somebody can do" - The maximum possible extent or effort by some individual.

Often appears as...

  • as fast as someone can do
  • as well as someone can do
phrase

A situation where it's very difficult, almost impossible for someone to carry out an action.

After the long run, it was as much as she could do to stand up.
Visual representation of "as much as somebody can do" - A situation where it's very difficult, almost impossible for someone to carry out an action.

Often appears as...

  • as best as someone can do
  • as much as someone can do
phrase

The maximum possible extent or effort by some individual.

He is working as hard as he can do to meet the deadline.
Visual representation of "as much as somebody can do" - The maximum possible extent or effort by some individual.

Often appears as...

  • as fast as someone can do
  • as well as someone can do
phrase

A situation where it's very difficult, almost impossible for someone to carry out an action.

After the long run, it was as much as she could do to stand up.
Visual representation of "as much as somebody can do" - A situation where it's very difficult, almost impossible for someone to carry out an action.

Often appears as...

  • as best as someone can do
  • as much as someone can do
Definition 1 of 2
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Effort Intensity

Indicates the highest degree of effort or intensity in doing something.

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She ran as fast as she could do to catch the bus.
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Stress Emphasis

Used to stress the effort someone is making, often in challenging circumstances.

Illustration for Stress Emphasis
He studied as much as he could do before the exam.
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Limit Expression

Conveys that someone is maxing out their capability or resources.

Illustration for Limit Expression
I'll save as much money as I can do for the trip.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Effort Intensity

Indicates the highest degree of effort or intensity in doing something.

Illustration for Effort Intensity
She ran as fast as she could do to catch the bus.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stress Emphasis

Used to stress the effort someone is making, often in challenging circumstances.

Illustration for Stress Emphasis
He studied as much as he could do before the exam.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Limit Expression

Conveys that someone is maxing out their capability or resources.

Illustration for Limit Expression
I'll save as much money as I can do for the trip.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Effort Intensity

Indicates the highest degree of effort or intensity in doing something.

Illustration for Effort Intensity
She ran as fast as she could do to catch the bus.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Stress Emphasis

Used to stress the effort someone is making, often in challenging circumstances.

Illustration for Stress Emphasis
He studied as much as he could do before the exam.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Limit Expression

Conveys that someone is maxing out their capability or resources.

Illustration for Limit Expression
I'll save as much money as I can do for the trip.
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