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What is another word for gives something a go?

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To have an attempt at doing something

To energetically devote, or begin devoting, effort to something

Verb

To have an attempt at doing something

makes an attempt

gives something a whirl

takes a stab at

makes an effort

gives something a try

gives something a stab

takes a crack at

makes a pass at

gives it your best shot

gives something the old college try

gives it a burl

knocks oneself out

does one's best

moves heaven and earth

jumps through hoops

gives it a whirl

does all one can

does your best to

gives old college try

shoots the works

gives best shot

takes the bit between your teeth

bends over backwards

does your utmost

tries one's hand at

does level best

pulls out all the stops

makes every effort

takes it on oneself

spares no effort

breaks your neck

takes best shot

takes a shot at

leans over backwards

applies oneself

puts yourself out

exerts yourself

gives it your all

leaves no stone unturned

does your damnedest

makes an all-out effort

ruptures yourself

falls over backwards

makes a stab at

takes a whack at

puts to the test

makes an attempt at

keeps your head down

works like a dog

has one's nose to grindstone

makes a great effort

breaks one's back

puts one's back into it

tries one's hardest

makes a play for

makes a bid for

tries to obtain

makes a pitch for

does all you can

goes for the jugular

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“Winners would rather give something a go and fail but know that they gave it everything, rather than live life in regret.”

Verb

To energetically devote, or begin devoting, effort to something

gets to work at

addresses oneself to

applies oneself

applies oneself to

concentrates on

gets to grips with

devotes oneself to

takes measures about

busies oneself with

comes to grips with

gets stuck into

becomes involved in

buckles down to

gives something a try

knuckles down to

settles down to

tries to cope with

tries to deal with

tries to sort out

gets cracking on

gives something a whirl

hammers away at

sinks your teeth into

takes a shot at

gets weaving on

steps up to the plate

turns one's hand to

starts the ball rolling

tries on for size

takes the bit between your teeth

sets your hand to

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gives something a going-over

gives something a look-see

gives something a miss

gives something a once-over

gives something a squeeze

gives something a stab

gives something a facelift

gives something a check-up

gives something a battering

gives something a bad press

gives some stick to

gives some slack

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