take a swing
idiom
: to try to hit something
Some drunk took a swing at me.
The batter took a swing at the first pitch.
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Pioneer Press staff members take a swing at predicting the outcome of Sunday’s game in Ireland.
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Jones’ dedication, paired with his physical gifts as a dual-threat QB, convinced the Colts to take a swing on him in free agency.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
My anticipation is that the Commanders are going to take a swing and get something done with him over the course of a week.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Aranda did not homer during his turn, clinching an NL victory without Alonso needing to take a swing.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
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John Shipley, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Jones’ dedication, paired with his physical gifts as a dual-threat QB, convinced the Colts to take a swing on him in free agency.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
My anticipation is that the Commanders are going to take a swing and get something done with him over the course of a week.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Aranda did not homer during his turn, clinching an NL victory without Alonso needing to take a swing.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025
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“Take a swing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20swing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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