give something a whirl
Take a chance
To give something a whirl is to try it, especially casually or experimentally: I've never made sourdough, but I'll give it a whirl.
The phrase suggests low commitment—you're spinning something to see what happens, not investing heavily in the outcome.
- sampleSubset for study
- tryMake an effort
- give it a goAttempt something new
- dabbleEngage superficially
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
attempt · take a shot · test · make an effort · trial · dare · leap · take the plunge · plunge · stab · have a go · adventure · wing it · pilot · spin · explore · take a chance · try your luck
action vs. inaction
give something a whirldo nothing
Remain inactive deliberately
abstain · stand pat · sit on one's hands · leave well enough alone · hold back
gives, given, giving, giver, givers, something, somethings, thing, things