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What is the meaning of the expression "you get an A for effort" in general and what does it mean in the following sentence.
"Even though you didn’t finish painting the room on time, you get an A for effort."
The "A" refers to grading in school, where "A" is the highest grade possible. Getting an A for effort means that the person making the comment knows you worked very hard to complete a difficult task even though you may not have been able to complete the job. The grade is for the effort rather than the outcome.
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I have been a professional writer and editor for more than 30 years, taught speech and English composition at the university level, and have developed speech and English composition courses and seminars for businesses. I am experienced in editing a wide variety of materials, especially business, scientific, and other academic papers. I am familiar with all the major style guides.
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