attempts

attack bid endeavor experiment pursuit shot struggle try

crack exertion fling go header lick stab striving trial tryout undertaking venture whack workout

all one's got dry run one's all one's darnedest one's level best

retreat surrender

certainty laziness success

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 give old college 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