give old college try

address commit devote give study try

bend concentrate dedicate dig direct grind hustle persevere plug scratch sweat throw turn

be diligent be industrious bear down buckle down give all one's got give best shot hammer away hit the ball knuckle down make effort peg away pour it on pull out all stops

ignore keep

pursue seek solicit tackle undertake

aim attack endeavor essay experiment push strive venture

do level best exert oneself give a fling give a whirl give best shot give it a go give it a try go the limit have a crack have a go at make a run at shoot the works take a stab at take best shot take on try one's hand at

forget neglect

be idle

be lazy