give it a go

phrase

: 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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But my dad wanted to give it a go. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026 But that’s not stopping him from giving it a go in hopes of defending his title. John Davis, Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026 However, that didn't stop former NASA astronaut and geologist Harrison Schmitt, part of the Apollo 17 crew, from giving it a go in 1972. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Who can resist giving it a go with just the right dishes to pair it with? Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for give it a go

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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 24 Jul. 2026.

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