A for effort

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈeɪ fə ˈɛfət/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈeɪ fəɹ ˈɛfɚt/

Phrase

A for effort

1. (humorous, often sarcastic) An expression indicating that an attempted action or undertaking failed, but the effort in the attempt was admirable (enough so to be ranked highest, as A)