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What does have a go mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word have a go? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (intransitive, informal, UK) To make an attempt; to try.
  2. (intransitive, informal, idiomatic, Britain) To attack (physically).
  3. (intransitive, informal, idiomatic, Britain) To tell off (especially unnecessarily or excessively), to criticise.
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I made a real effort to have a go at knitting with the chenille tape yarn but it was doing my head in.
They don't have to be the best, but it's important they have a go and enjoy themselves.
Growing up in the 1960s and 70s, the album that triggered her into thinking she should have a go herself was Harvest by Neil Young.
He is currently travelling around Australia, trying to persuade people to let him have a go in goal.
In fact, having a squiz at David's site has convinced me to have a go at formatting this via CSS rather than through tables.
I thought the recipe in the book looked good and we shall have to have a go at it ourselves.

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