Everyday English
give it a go
try something
To try doing something, especially when you have not done it before.
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I don't know much about history, but I'll give it a go.
I've never played golf, but I'll give it a go this weekend.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I'll give ‸ a go.
Say: I'll give it a go.
This expression needs it before a go when the activity is understood from context.
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How it fits in a sentence.
give it a go; I'll give it a go
Your turn: say it out loud
I've never played golf, but I'll give it a go this weekend.
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give it a go
try something
“I've never played golf, but I'll give it a go this weekend.”
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