make a fist of something
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make a fist of something — idiom
1. to make an attempt at doing something, especially when the result is good or bad
1.idiom
Definition
to make an attempt at doing something, especially when the result is good or bad
Example
Obi had never cooked before, but he made a decent fist of the curry recipe.
The team made a poor fist of the project and missed every deadline.