give something a go

English

Pronunciation

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Verb

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

1. (idiomatic) To try or attempt.

   Why not give it a go? You may find it easier than you thought.

Synonyms

• (try something): give something a whirl, give something a try, give something the old college try, have a go

Translations

An idiomatic expression fot to try or attempt something

• Maori: karawhiu

See also

• have a go
• make a go of it