have a stab

Frequency: 6.78.0 per million words

To try or attempt to do something.

stabVERB + NOUN

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have

Examples (10)

  • I had a stab at answering the question.
  • She decided to have a stab at learning a new language.
  • Even though it was difficult, he wanted to have a stab at the complex puzzle.
  • We should have a stab at fixing it ourselves before calling a professional.
  • They're going to have a stab at launching their own startup.
  • He wasn't sure if he could win, but he decided to have a stab at the competition.
  • Let's have a stab at redecorating the living room this weekend.
  • Despite her inexperience, she bravely had a stab at the challenging task.
  • If you don't have a stab at it, you'll never know if you could succeed.
  • The team will have a stab at developing a new strategy.