Synonyms of trying one's hand (at)

trying one's hand (at)

phrase

present participle of try one's hand (at)

as in trying

to make an effort to do

She decided to try her hand at at roller derby after discovering her love of skating.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trying
• attempting
• striving
• shooting at
• having a go at
• seeking
• endeavoring
• hoping
• essaying
• assaying
• struggling
• taking up
• troubling
• working
• aiming
• toiling
• fighting
• undertaking
• aspiring
• assuming
• straining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• giving up
• dropping
• quitting