try one's hand

verb

try one's hand

verb
1

Idiomatic To attempt a skill, craft, trade, or action, possibly for the first time.

  • I thought I'd try my hand at woodworking, until I saw how much the tools cost.
Related terms
overplay one's hand, try one's luck

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