Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-try-your-hand
idiom
/tə traɪ jər hænd/
Definition
To attempt something in which you have little or no experience.
Examples
- After years of baking cookies, I decided to try my hand at making a cake.
- She wanted to try her hand at painting, even though she had never picked up a brush before.
- He decided to try his hand at playing the guitar during his summer break.
Meaning
This phrase suggests making an effort to do a particular activity or task, often for the first time, to see if you are good at it or enjoy it.
Synonyms
- attempt
- give it a shot
- have a go
