give it a try — to attempt something or test something to see if it works or if you like it
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to attempt something or test something to see if it works or if you like it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪv ɪt ə traɪ/
Korean meaning: 시도해보다, 한번 해보다
Korean pronunciation: 기브 잇 어 **트라이**
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insisted on learning TikTok dances, saying 'I'll give it a try, what's the worst that could happen?'
- Even though I'm terrible at cooking, I decided to give making sushi a try for my date.
- The math problem looked impossible, but the teacher encouraged us to give it a try anyway.
give it a try
VERB//ɡɪv ɪt ə traɪ//
to attempt something or test something to see if it works or if you like it
Nervous at the climbing wall, she finally decides to give it a try.
Give it a try, and fly through the sky!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 노르드어 'gefa'(주다)와 프랑스어 'trier'(시도하다)가 결합된 현대적 표현으로, 무언가를 시도하기 위해 기회를 '주는' 개념에서 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother insisted on learning TikTok dances, saying 'I'll give it a try, what's the worst that could happen?'”
“Even though I'm terrible at cooking, I decided to give making sushi a try for my date.”
“The math problem looked impossible, but the teacher encouraged us to give it a try anyway.”
“When my cat saw me doing yoga, he decided to give it a try and ended up sleeping in downward dog pose.”
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