Definitions

take a crack at

VERB

try

Synonyms

WEAK

attempt do one's best drive for give a go give a whirl go after go all out go for have a crack have a go have a rip have a shot have a stab have a whack make a pass at make a stab make an attempt make an effort risk shoot for tackle undertake vie for

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But “ultimately, I think every one of us, given the opportunity, would definitely take a crack at trying to fix Venezuela.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to encouraging professional scholars to do research, Valentinas urged ordinary citizens to take a crack at looking at the Martian surface.

From Salon

The NPR Tiny Desk studio doesn’t leave much room for a circle pit, but the Philly group Soul Glo did its best as the first hardcore band to take a crack at the format back in March.

From Los Angeles Times

Cook: Take a crack at chicken katsu, a popular Japanese comfort food.

From New York Times

“But ultimately, I wanted to challenge myself in the best league in the world and decided to take a crack at MLB.”

From Los Angeles Times

take a crack at

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