give something a lash en · VERB
Etymology
Evokes imagery of lashing, similar to the expression take/have a crack at.
Meanings
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(Ireland) Synonym of give something a try.
Go ahead, give it a lash!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| given something a lash | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gave something a lash | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| gives something a lash | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| giving something a lash | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Relateds
take a lash at · have a lash at