[영어 관용표현] FOR THE LIFE OF YOU

FOR THE LIFE OF YOU

 

 

Meaning

 

The phrase "for the life of you" is used to emphasize that someone is unable to do something, despite their best efforts or attempts. It's often used when someone is struggling with a task or unable to recall something.

 

 

Example sentences

 

1. No matter how hard you try, you can't remember where you left your keys for the life of you.
2. She couldn't understand the math problem for the life of her, no matter how many times it was explained.
3. Even with the recipe in front of him, he couldn't bake a cake for the life of him.
4. I tried to fix the leaky faucet for the life of me, but I just couldn't figure it out.
5. No matter how much you practice, you can't seem to master that guitar riff for the life of you.
6. He couldn't tie a bow tie for the life of him, even after watching multiple tutorials.
7. Despite studying all night, she couldn't remember the facts for the life of her during the exam.
8. I tried to parallel park the car for the life of me, but I ended up hitting the curb.
9. You can't seem to pronounce that word correctly for the life of you, no matter how many times you try.
10. No matter how many times you show him, he can't seem to operate the new coffee machine for the life of him.