try one's hand at — to attempt to do something for the first time; to test one's ability or skill at something new
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to attempt to do something for the first time; to test one's ability or skill at something new
Pronunciation (IPA): /traɪ wʌnz hænd æt/
Korean meaning: ~을 처음으로 시도해보다, ~에 손을 대보다
Korean pronunciation: **트라이** 원즈 **핸드** 앳
Example Sentences
- My grandmother decided to try her hand at TikTok dancing and became an internet sensation overnight.
- After retirement, he tried his hand at stand-up comedy but quickly learned that timing is everything.
- She tried her hand at online investing and learned some expensive lessons.
try one's hand at
NOUN//traɪ wʌnz hænd æt//
to attempt to do something for the first time; to test one's ability or skill at something new
to attempt to do something for the first time; to test one's ability or skill at something new
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Origin
이 표현은 손(hand)을 사용하여 새로운 일을 시도한다는 물리적 행위에서 유래되었습니다. 중세 시대부터 손은 기술과 능력을 상징했기 때문입니다.
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“My grandmother decided to try her hand at TikTok dancing and became an internet sensation overnight.”
“After retirement, he tried his hand at stand-up comedy but quickly learned that timing is everything.”
“She tried her hand at online investing and learned some expensive lessons.”
“The chef tried his hand at molecular gastronomy and accidentally created edible slime.”
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