try (one's) fortune
try (one's) fortune
To attempt to do something where success is not known or guaranteed or else relies on good luck. I'll try my fortune to see if I can get the lawnmower working, but we may have to bring it to a mechanic. The young billionaire, who made his fortune in the tech industry, is now trying his fortune at the pharmaceutical market. I'll try my fortune at the odd slot machine or lottery ticket, but otherwise I don't really care for gambling.
See also: fortune, try
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
try (one's) fortune
To make an effort or take a risk to be successful, especially as a newcomer.
See also: fortune, try
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- tries
- try fortune
- as chance/luck would have it
- as luck would have it
- take a gamble
- a hot hand
- (one) (has) never had it so good
- albatross
- every flow has its ebb
- every flow must have its ebb