English Idioms and Expressions of Emphasis
My mother offered me milk. But for my life, I could not drink it. Here 'But for my life' means?
Answer: However hard I may try
Explanation
The phrase "But for my life" is an idiomatic expression meaning "no matter how hard I try."
In the given sentence, it implies that the speaker was unable to drink the milk despite trying.
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