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Give it a go
Meaning
- To try something, even if you are not sure you will succeed. It is a casual, optimistic way to approach a new challenge.
Casual, optimistic
Used in a sentence
- I have never fixed a sink before but I will give it a go.
- Why not give it a go and see if you like the taste?
- He decided to give it a go and apply for the promotion.
The backstory
British in origin but fully adopted into American English. 'Go' here is used as a noun meaning a turn or an attempt.
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