give something a try

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give something a try (third-person singular simple present gives something a try, present participle giving something a try, simple past gave something a try, past participle given something a try)

  1. (idiomatic) To try or attempt something.
    I always wanted to give windsurfing a try. I reckon it could be fun.

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