give (something) a go

give (something) a go

To try something, especially something with which one has little or no experience. I need to get more exercise, so I'm going to give cycling to work a go. I know you've never done this kind of work before, but give it a go and see how you do.
See also: give, go
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
  • a fast talker
  • a whack at (something)
  • all right
  • (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
  • a horse of another
  • a horse of another color
  • a horse of another colour