give something a try
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English
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Verb
editgive 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)
- (idiomatic) To try or attempt something.
- I always wanted to give windsurfing a try. I reckon it could be fun.
Synonyms
edit- (try something): give something a whirl, give something a go, 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
Translations
editIdiom for to give something a try
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