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English > 2 senses of the expression give it a try:
VERBsocialgive it a try, give it a whirltry
socialgive it a try, have a gomake an attempt at something
English > give it a try: 2 senses > verb 1, social
Meaningtry.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymgive it a whirl
Broadertry, seek, attempt, essay, assaymake an effort or attempt
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
English > give it a try: 2 senses > verb 2, social
Meaningmake an attempt at something.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymhave a go
Broadertry, seek, attempt, essay, assaymake an effort or attempt