Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-a-crack-at-something
idiom
hæv ə kræk æt ˈsʌmθɪŋ
Definition
To attempt or try to do something, usually for the first time.
Examples
- I’ve never played golf before, but I’m going to have a crack at it this weekend.
- If you think you can improve the design, go ahead and have a crack at it!
- She decided to have a crack at baking a cake for the first time.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that someone is going to make an effort to accomplish a task or take a shot at something they haven’t tried before.
Synonyms
- attempt
- try
- give it a go
- take a shot at
