Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
make-a-stab-at
idiom
/meɪk ə stæb æt/
Definition
to attempt to do or achieve something, often without any prior experience or knowledge.
Examples
- She decided to make a stab at baking a cake, even though she had never done it before.
- After hearing about the project, he thought he would make a stab at solving the problem.
Meaning
This phrase suggests giving something a try, especially when you are unsure of success or lack proper skills.
Synonyms
- attempt
- try
- give it a shot
- have a go
