give it a try
Make an attempt
Give it a try means to attempt something, especially something unfamiliar or uncertain.
The phrase suggests low-stakes experimentation—you're not committing, just seeing what happens: I've never had sushi, but I'll give it a try.
Often used to encourage someone hesitant: Come on, give it a try.
- dabbleEngage superficially
- attemptEffort to accomplish
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
- testEvaluative examination
- have a goMake an attempt
first step · first attempt · test the waters · why not · curiosity · open mind · courage · venture · nothing ventured · step · beginner · baby steps · willingness · take a chance · shot in the dark · go for it · trial · taste
- try phrasestake a stab, have a go, make an effort, take a shot, have a stab
persistence vs. abandonment
give it a trygive up
Stop attempting something
quit · abandon · throw in the towel · call it quits · stop trying