give it a whirl


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Verb1.give it a whirl - try; "let's give it a whirl!"
give it a try
colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
attempt, essay, try, assay, seek - make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
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