take a swing

phrase

: to try to hit something

Some drunk took a swing at me.

The batter took a swing at the first pitch.

Examples of take a swing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The last thing the Warriors should do right now is take a swing at landing Anthony Davis or mortgage their future (both in draft assets and future cap space) on any other player who is readily available at the moment. — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026

This new act takes what has been traditionally handled at a local level and tries to streamline it and templatize it throughout the state to take a swing at the state’s housing shortage. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Held annually on the eve of the Masters, the contest draws competitors’ families — and occasionally celebrities like Hart — for a rare chance to caddie or even take a swing on the prestigious course. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Then, take a swing at whatever big dog is up top. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for take a swing

• anything
• colouring
• everything
• nuzzling
• snorkeling
• splattering
• superstring
• underwing
• worshiping
• bing
• bring
• ching