Everyday English
give something a go
try something
To try doing something, often to see whether you enjoy it or can do it.
Hear it in real life
Are you nervous about the dance class?
A little, but I'll give it a go.
I've never tried rock climbing, but I'd like to give it a go.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I'll give a go to surfing.
Say: I'll give surfing a go.
Put the activity before a go, or use it as it: give it a go.
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
give something a go; give it a go
Your turn: say it out loud
I've never tried rock climbing, but I'd like to give it a go.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
give something a go
try something
“I've never tried rock climbing, but I'd like to give it a go.”
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