I like the hustle - A phrase used when someone almost caught a fish but still lo

A phrase used when someone almost caught a fish but still looked like a dummy trying to catch a ghost.

I like the hustle. You were almost there, but you still looked like a lost kid in a maze.

I like the hustle. You had the chance, but you still messed it up like a kid who forgot their homework.

I like the hustle. You were close, but you still looked like a confused turtle in a hat.