first try
Opening shot taken
First try describes succeeding at something on the initial attempt, without needing to repeat or practice: She passed the exam on her first try, I can't believe you got it first try.
Often used to express pleasant surprise or to boast about skill.
The phrase emphasizes that no additional attempts were necessary.
- attemptEffort to accomplish
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
- noviceInexperienced newcomer to field
- rookieInexperienced newcomer
- debutFirst public appearance
initial · start · fresh start · lucky · success · failure · right off the bat · stumble · learning · learning curve · trial run · fresh · raw · untested · maiden · virgin · shot · one shot
attempt sequence
first trydo-over
Another chance given
second try · retry · second attempt · redo · mulligan