trying too hard

This occurs when someone attempts to prove how they possess a perceived desirable quality by over-exerting themselves which results in the quality appearing unnatural and contrived. Generally, the response to this action is negative and has the opposite effect.

Guy 1 - John thinks he is so tough because he grunts when he lifts weights.
Guy 2 - Ya, his Napoleon Complex is showing, he is totally trying too hard.

Girl 1 - Andrea is trying too hard. She thinks she is so hot when she pops her cleavage and shows her ass.
Girl 2 - Whatever, that skank doesn't realize we can see her cottage cheese thighs in that mini-skirt.

by ncojay September 17, 2013

or die trying

1. No matter what dangers or difficulties are involved.

2. To the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely.

SYNONYMS: at all costs; at any cost; to the fullest; whatever it takes

Get rich or die trying.
-50 Cent

by Mr. Terrence L. Trezvant November 22, 2007

We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty

A scam call about something that should have been sent in the mail

"We’ve been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty"
" i dont have a car , im 10 years old"

by palledenseje1998 November 29, 2021

trying me

To try someone is to test their patience, intelligence, and/or worth. In other words, you're testing their limitations in a way that's deemed offensive and/or antagonizing.

“That bitch tried me when she touched my stuff.”
“Hoes stay be trying me.”
“Girl, stop trying me.”
“These kids be trying me when they talk mess.”

by muggmuffin October 17, 2019

Are you trying to help me grow a beard

This is a process we’re you let a boy eat your coochie

Are you trying to help me grow a beard

by anonymous September 12, 2021

trying to take a shit without pissing

(n.) An expression used to describe a task which is nearly impossible to do while avoiding its by-products or consequences.

You want to go to a strip club without spending a lot of cash? Man, that's like trying to take a shit without pissing.

by Dwebbie Appleton May 31, 2009

I'm trying to study

A phrase u say to ur mom on the phone when ur not actually studying. Usually followed by "take ur time" cuz u wanna play as much as possible before ur mom comes home. and then u do everything last minute so ur mom doesn't punish u.

Mom: Are you studying?
Daughter/Son: I'm trying to study
Mom: Great *ends call*
Daughter/Son: ok I have 2 more hours to enjoy and my last 1 hour will consist of actual studying

by snacksaver123 April 27, 2020