have a bash

have a bash

To try something (often for the first time). Primarily heard in Australia, Canada. A: "Do you want to try driving my car, to see how you like it?" B: "Yeah, sure, I'll have a bash at it." I don't usually like hot tea, but it's so cold out that I had a bash today.
See also: bash, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a bash

BRITISH, INFORMAL
If you have a bash at something, you try to do it. He's prepared to have a bash at discussing it intelligently. They asked me to be in the play, so I said I'd have a bash.
See also: bash, have
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

have a bash

make an attempt; try. informal
See also: bash, have
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See also:
  • have a bash at (something)
  • have a bash at something
  • have a smack at
  • have a smack at (something)
  • smack
  • have a shot at (someone or something)
  • have a lash at
  • have a lash at (something)
  • have a lash at something
  • give a try