give (something) a try

give (something) a try

To try something (often for the first time as a means of forming an opinion about it). A: "Do you want to try driving my car, to see how you like it?" B: "Yeah, sure, I'll give it a try." I have given hiking a try in the past—it's just not for me.See also: give, try

give something a try

 and give something a go; give something a whirl; give something a shotto make a try at something. Why don't you give it a go and see if you like it?See also: give, try