have a go at

phrase

Synonyms of have a go atnext
1
: to make an attempt at (doing something)
I asked him if I could have a go at writing the proposal.
2
British, informal : to attack or criticize (someone)
The press is having a go at the Prime Minister.

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“Have a go at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20go%20at. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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