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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Despite the questionable status, Jennings was able to give it a go on Sunday.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Leather Midi With Stacked Heel Suede Boots Wine red and pale rose make for an on-trend fall color pairing—give it a go with Cos’s cozy cashmere knit and Fforme’s burgundy leather skirt.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
For the most part the rest of the cast has little to do, but Kline and Waller-Bridge give it a go in their limited screen time.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel are both expected to give it a go for the Cleveland Browns.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
The Leather Midi With Stacked Heel Suede Boots Wine red and pale rose make for an on-trend fall color pairing—give it a go with Cos’s cozy cashmere knit and Fforme’s burgundy leather skirt.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2025
For the most part the rest of the cast has little to do, but Kline and Waller-Bridge give it a go in their limited screen time.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel are both expected to give it a go for the Cleveland Browns.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 23 Aug. 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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