Try (one's) hand (at something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "try (one's) hand (at something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-06 05:12

Meaning of Try (one's) hand (at something)

Synonyms:

have a crack at (something) , have a go at something , have a whack at

Try (one's) hand (at something) verb phrase

To try to do something new 

During the lockdown, I tried my hand at baking, and I realized that I'm quite fond of it.

He has tried his hand at several different sports before choosing badminton as his regular sport.

When I first tried my hand at basketball, I was immediately engrossed in it.

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Entirely new; Wholly new
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Very clean and tidy.

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To make a new start after you have been through many difficulties.

Grammar and Usage of Try (one's) hand (at something)

Verb Forms

  • tried (one's) hand (at something)
  • trying (one's) hand (at something)
  • tries (one's) hand (at something)

The verb "try" must be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Try (one's) hand (at something)

"Try" is used in this phrase to mean "ascertain by experiment or effort". This usage dates back to the late 1500s.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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