have a stab at (doing something)

have a stab at (doing something)

To attempt to do something; to take a turn trying to do something. Well, I haven't fixed a motor in nearly 10 years, but I'll certainly have a stab at it. You had your chance, now let your sister have a stab at trying to break the piñata.
See also: have, stab
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a stab at something/at doing something

(informal) try something/doing something, especially if you have never done it before: I had a stab at fishing once but I found it boring.
See also: have, something, stab
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • a whack at (something)
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a thing of the past
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
  • a ghost at the feast
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?