try your hand

try (one's) hand (at something)

To attempt to do something new; to try something for the first time. I need a new hobby. Maybe I'll try my hand at painting! Thanks for letting Janet come to rugby practice with you. I know she's eager to try her hand.
See also: hand, try
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

try your hand

see how skilful you are, especially at the first attempt.
1994 John Barth Once Upon a Time Since such dreaminess appeared to be my nature…why didn't I try my hand at writing fiction?
See also: hand, try
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

try your ˈhand (at something/doing something)

try something for the first time, for example a skill or a sport: I’ve always wanted to try my hand at golf.
See also: hand, try
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • a whack at (something)
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • a slew of (something)
  • a bird in hand
  • a bird in the hand
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a ghost at the feast
  • a walking
References in classic literature
You can try your hand upon she," he pursued, nodding to the nearest cow.
Tess of the dUrbervilles A Pure Woman
"Why don't you try your hand at it yourself, Anne?"
Annes House of Dreams
If you're not quite sure but would like to try your hand at mixing styles up, this project may be right up your alley.
Turn soda cans into flower vases
Mr Volkaerts said: "The whole idea of the Have a Go experiences is to try your hand at something MARKETWATCH FTSE 100: up 24.41 at 6635.45 FTSE 250: up 27.62 at 15631.89 GOLD FIX: 1161.75 ($/oz) SILVER FIX: 999.24 (p/oz) WALL STREET CLOSED: down 2.70 at 17612.20 TOKYO CLOSED: up 195.24 at 17392.79 new to see if it is something you like and whether or not you could consider it as a potential career choice.
Land Rover boss takes to bakery
"They are the perfect way to try your hand at something new in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Art class to strip away life drawing barriers
And for budding Jamie Olivers, why not try your hand at Cooking for Christmas or Curries and Casseroles?
Part-time courses at Coleg Ceredigion
There are a selection of various crafts to try your hand at.
Wardley and Leam Lane
Try your hand at meteorology, the study and prediction of weather to decide.
Quick quiz
And if you'd like to try your hand at making Tuscan cuisine, enroll in Lorenza de'Medici's famed cooking school, located on the Badia a Coltibuono wine estate, also near Siena.
Here's to the good life: touring the Italian wine country
You may also want to try your hand at writing your own psalms as another exercise of prayer." (CRC Publications, 1997)
Spirituality cafe
Try your hand at the following question -- then turn to page 46 to see how your response compares with that of the IABC ethics committee.
2000-2001 Board Nominees Announced
Go live: Try your hand at presenting or producing a broadcast.
OPEN DOOR TO A NEW WORLD; The Learning Zone BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE ADVERTISING FEATURE
And for budding Jamie Olivers, why not try your hand at Mediterranean Cookery or the Essential Food Hygiene?
New year, new courses at Coleg Ceredigion
Now try your hand at inventing an Earth-friendly gadget.
Green machine
try your hand at writing one for this picture of a pig getting a helping hand with sun protection during this week's heatwave.
When even a pig covers up with sun lotion; Write a comic caption -and you could win pounds 10