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give something a whirl

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To try, test or attempt.

idiomatic

Examples

“If you've never tried a recumbent bicycle before, you're welcome⟳ to give⟳ it a whirl.”
“I don't know⟳ how to begin⟳, but I'll give⟳ it a whirl, anyway.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

give something up as a bad job give stick give suck give the axe give the bird give the devil his due

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