give it a try (/ɡɪv ɪt ə traɪ/)
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🔊 /ɡɪv ɪt ə traɪ/
Meaning
Meaning: attempt something
To attempt to do something, even if you are not sure you will succeed.
Examples
🗣 You’ve never cooked before, but give it a try.
Etymology
From ‘give’ plus ‘a try’, offering an attempt.
How & Where It’s Used
Common encouragement to attempt something.
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Tags: idiom