give it a go
idiom
: to try doing something
She's been thinking about learning to fly for many years, and she's finally decided to give it a go.
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Before giving it a go again against Burnley last week, after picking up a pass from Luke Shaw.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Lane Johnson’s absence Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson was ruled inactive prior to the game after trying to give it a go at practice this week.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The Commanders gave it a go but came up just short.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025
The Tampa Bay quarterback is going to give it a go despite the injury to his non-throwing shoulder.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Lane Johnson’s absence Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson was ruled inactive prior to the game after trying to give it a go at practice this week.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
The Commanders gave it a go but came up just short.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Dec. 2025
The Tampa Bay quarterback is going to give it a go despite the injury to his non-throwing shoulder.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
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“Give it a go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20it%20a%20go. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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