have a stab

have a stab

To attempt (to do something); to take a turn trying (to do something). Well, I haven't fixed a motor in nearly 10 years, but I'll certainly have a stab, if you're comfortable with that. You had your chance, now let your sister have a stab at trying to break the piñata. I bet Sarah can solve the equation—let her have a stab at it.

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