Do anything in one´s power

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Johnyxxx

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Hello,

What should one use in the sentence below; all, anything or everything?

I will do all in my power to pass the exam.
I will do anything in my power to pass the exam.
I will do everything in my power to pass the exam.

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Either the second or third work for me, with slight differences in meaning. The first suggests you are willing to try anything, even if it's unethical,immoral,wrong, etc.- no holds barred, with the hope that one single severe act will do the trick. The second one suggests you're going to try everything you know - i.e. use multiple approaches.

I agree with Piscean, 'all' doesn't sound at all natural.
 
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