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give (something) a whirl

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give (something) a shot

give (something) new life

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“Give (something) a whirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20%28something%29%20a%20whirl. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024.

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Definition of 'give it a whirl'

  • give it a whirl

give it a whirl in American English

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  • give information
  • give insight
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Meaning of give something a whirl in English

Give something a whirl.

  • go for it idiom
  • go for someone
  • go out of your way idiom
  • go the extra mile idiom
  • go to great lengths idiom
  • square the circle idiom
  • step on the gas idiom
  • stick at something
  • stick to something
  • stick-to-itiveness

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  1. Give (something) a whirl Definition & Meaning

    The meaning of GIVE (SOMETHING) A WHIRL is to attempt or try (something). How to use give (something) a whirl in a sentence.

  2. GIVE SOMETHING A WHIRL definition

    to attempt to do something, often for the first time: I've never danced salsa before but I'll give it a whirl. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Trying and making an effort A game all out assault attempt attempted bid commitment crack go for it idiom go out of your way idiom go the extra mile idiom go to great lengths idiom

  3. Definition of 'give it a whirl'

    US Informal to try something; make an attempt See full dictionary entry for whirl Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Examples of 'give it a whirl' in a sentence give it a whirl

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    Definition of gives it a whirl in the Idioms Dictionary. gives it a whirl phrase. What does gives it a whirl expression mean? Definitions by the largest Idiom Dictionary.

  5. Meaning of give something a whirl in English

    give something a whirl meaning: to try something for the first time: . Learn more.