give something a try

verb

give something a try

verb
1

Idiomatic To try or attempt something.

  • I always wanted to give windsurfing a try. I reckon it could be fun.
Synonyms
give something a whirl, give something a go, give something a lash, give something a shot, give it one's best shot, give something the old college try, have a go, have a stab, have a crack at
Related terms
have a try, try out

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