to give it a try

Examples

• All

• And I said, well, I'll give it a try and see what it's about.

• All right, we'll give it a try.

  Gridiron Gang (2006)

• So just keep that in mind and give it a try anyway.

  Julian Dorey

• Does anybody really give it a try, see what it does best, things like that?

• So you are mostly welcome to give it a try on your own problem.

• Can I give it a try?

  Little Nicky (2000)

• You know, I think you and your mom would have a lot to talk about if you give it a try.

  The Messengers (2007)

• So let's get into it and give it a try.

  Livescreamers (2023)

• I'll give it a try.

  Scent of a Woman (1992)

• I had never played formal golf before, so I wanted to give it a try.

  Academic text (2008)

Synonyms

A

to attempt

vsto give it a try

∞ 1.3

To try to do something that is difficult or new

is less formal and more about a simple first effort

T

to try out

vsto give it a try

229 2.8

To test something to see how it works

is more about a simple personal first effort than formal testing

E

to experiment

vsto give it a try

170 3.5

To try something new to see what effect it has

focuses on casual personal first efforts rather than planned research

H

to have a go

vsto give it a try

• UK

33 4.3

Try doing something, often for the first time

carries a casual first effort sense rather than deep practice

T

to take a crack at

vsto give it a try

• Informal

16 4.9

To try to do something, often for the first time

implies a casual first effort rather than careful evaluation

H

to have a go at

vsto give it a try

• UK

11 3.4

To try doing something you have not done before

suggests a single effort mainly to see if you can manage

T

to take a stab at

vsto give it a try

• Informal

10 5.3

To try to do something when you are not sure you will succeed

reads as a casual first effort rather than a confident plan

G

to give it a whirl

vsto give it a try

• Informal

8 5.8

To try something for the first time to see if it works

is used for a casual first effort to check liking or skill

E

to essay

vsto give it a try

• Formal

1 7.7

To try something in a careful, experimental way

is used for informal first efforts rather than formal experiments

H

to have a stab at

vsto give it a try

• UK

1 5.3

To try to do something when you are not sure you will succeed

has a more neutral first effort tone than one of doubt

G

to give a try

vsto give it a try

1 1.6

To do something new to see if you can do it

focuses on a single first effort to check ability or interest

G

to give a go

vsto give it a try

• UK

1 4.1

To try something, especially something new

emphasizes a one-off first effort to see if it suits you

G

to give a whirl

vsto give it a try

• Informal

4.9

Try something once to see if you like it or are good at it

is about making a simple first effort to test liking or skill

M

to make trial of

vsto give it a try

• Archaic

7.2

To try something to see if it works

is more about a casual first effort to check liking or skill

Antonyms

G

to give up

∞ 1.2

To stop trying to do something or accept defeat

A

to abandon

773 3.1

Leave someone or something behind permanently and without care

How Hard

to strive

156 3.7

attempt

∞ 1.0

to give it a try

102 1.7

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology