give something a whirl en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) To try, test or attempt.
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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| given something a whirl | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| gave something a whirl | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| gives something a whirl | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| giving something a whirl | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
mi karawhiu (An idiom for to try something)