"A for effort" meaning in English

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        "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)"
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        "(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)"
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