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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Sailors have been harnessing the wind here for nearly 200 years, so why not give it a go yourself?
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Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Fulham will give it a go, but Arsenal will be too strong.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite the questionable status, Jennings was able to give it a go on Sunday.
—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
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Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Fulham will give it a go, but Arsenal will be too strong.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Despite the questionable status, Jennings was able to give it a go on Sunday.
—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
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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 7 Nov. 2025.
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