Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
try-your-hand-at-something
idiom
/traɪ jʊər hænd æt ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To attempt to do or experience something for the first time.
Examples
- After years of cooking at home, I decided to try my hand at baking.
- She wanted to try her hand at painting, even though she had never picked up a brush before.
- He was excited to try his hand at surfing during his vacation.
Meaning
The phrase suggests taking a chance or making an effort in a new activity or area of interest, often to test one’s ability or interest in it.
Synonyms
- attempt
- experiment
- give it a shot
- take a stab at
- test the waters
