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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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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

Finally, he got the phone call: MacPherson told his former employee, “if you want to take a crack at it, go ahead.”

From Seattle Times

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.