darnedest

And they really do say and do the "darnedest" things.

Marshall Independent 2010

On the Facebook page for a nascent Birmingham, Ala., occupation, one "semi-disabled 58 yr old granny with little or no transportation" vowed to "do my darnedest to be there!"

This Week: The Death of Steve Jobs; Christie Says No 2011

We can identify with Marjatta's chagrin at his insensitivity, but, hey, he didn't invent it, and he's trying, and it's sad that Marjatta can never love him as she loved Emil, even though Isak tries his darnedest.

Ingrid Hill - An interview with author 2010

Ski-jumping officials did their darnedest to keep him out of the competition — for his own safety.

'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint as Eddie the Eagle: Method acting at its most daring | EW.com 2009

The Republicans were quick to try and get Bill Clinton impeached for infidelity - now they're trying their darnedest to keep their own adulterous politicians in office and downplay it!

Steele: Sanford, Ensign affairs 'old news, old school' 2009

Several times during the speech Perry posed for dramatic effect, once even wrapping his arms around himself and remarking in a theatrical aside: "It's the darnedest thing."

CPAC 2011: The Conservative Political Action Conference (Live Coverage, Day Two) Chris Cillizza 2011

In my experience most video rental places try their darnedest to get you to watch tripe like Paul Blart, Mall Cop.

Matthew Yglesias » Netflix Maps 2010

"I'm a semi-disabled 58 yr old granny with little or no transportation but whenever it is decided on date & place for OUR rally, I will do my darnedest to be there!" wrote a woman name Marilyn McCarty on the Facebook page for a Birmingham, Ala., occupation, which does not yet have a set date or time.

Wall Street Protest Digs In, Spreads Andrew Grossman 2011

Andrew Spear for The Wall Street Journal 'For crying out loud, we're doing our darnedest,' says Mr. Fairchild.

Ohio to Supplier: It's Payback Time 2011

Grace said ... both of my grandmas are so special to me, and i say this is a tremendous event. i'll do my darnedest to contribute my favorite recipe, but i have to decide what it is first!

Announcing A Blog Event: Grandma's Recipes Laura 2009