have a go

Take a turn

To have a go is to make an attempt at something: I've never tried surfing, but I'll have a go.

In British usage, it can also mean to attack or criticize someone: The press had a go at the minister.

Have a go invites someone to try: Have a go—it's easier than it looks.

attempt

try

Make an effort

shotQuick liquor serving
crackNarrow break or attempt
stabPierce with point

whack · bid · attempt · effort · endeavor · tackle · undertake · venture · trial · bash

encourage

go on

Continue doing something

take a chanceAccept risk willingly
why notPhrase of assent
go for itEncouragement to attempt

nothing to lose · take the plunge · be brave · step up · seize the moment · you've got this · give it a shot

casual

dabble

Engage superficially

tinkerMender of metal household wares
experimentSystematic investigation procedure
fiddleAdjust restlessly; folk violin

toy · play · mess around · dip into · sample · test · try out · poke around · explore · fool around

confront

attack

Aggressive act against another

challengeTest of ability
accostApproach someone boldly
chargeCost or accusation

lash out · lay into · set upon · take on · go after · round on · confront · clash · scrap · tangle

Categories

try phrasesgive it a shot, take a stab, try your luck, give it a whirl, make an effort
take your turnplay, participate, go, try, step up
initiativetake action, taking initiative, go for it, initiating, take the lead

Opposites

willingness to attempt

have a gorefuse

Reject or garbage

decline · pass · abstain · opt out · back out

action vs. inaction

have a godo nothing

Remain inactive deliberately

hold back · refuse · decline · sit back · stay put

risk-taking

have a goplay it safe

Avoid unnecessary chances

hold back · err on the side of caution · hedge one's bets

Family

have, undergo, having, gotten, haven't, forego, haversack, haver, give it a go

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Profile: Known to kids · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G