make a stab

Examples (20)

• The boy made a stab at the pig.
• She made a half-hearted stab at medical school, and quickly withdrew.
• He angrily made a stab at the air with his fist.
• I'm not sure I can fix it, but I'll make a stab at it.
• The chef made a careful stab at the tough meat with his carving fork.
• He decided to make a stab at learning a new language during his sabbatical.
• She made a desperate stab with her umbrella to ward off the attacker.
• Even if you don't know the exact answer, just make a stab at it.
• The artist made a quick stab at the canvas, adding a bold stroke.
• The team made a valiant stab at improving the old software, but it proved too complex.
• During the duel, the swordsman made a swift stab towards his opponent.
• It was a difficult problem, but she made a good stab at solving it.
• He made a tentative stab into the dark water, trying to feel for the bottom.
• Let's make a stab at finishing this challenging project by Friday's deadline.
• The gardener made a precise stab into the soil with a trowel to loosen it.
• The small startup made its first stab at the highly competitive international market last year.
• With a sudden lunge, the aggressor made a violent stab towards the guard.
• He's always willing to make a stab at something new, even if he's not an expert.
• The child made a playful stab at the cake with his finger, hoping for a taste.
• Don't be afraid to make a stab at an ambitious goal; even partial success is progress.