have a stab at

Register · Informal Informal — used in casual, everyday conversation among friends and family. Avoid in formal writing or professional settings. CEFR B2

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Example

“I'll have a stab at fixing the bike myself.”

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effort

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

give someone a run for their money Neutral · CEFR B1

to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory

go the extra mile Neutral · CEFR B1

To make more effort than is expected or required.

have a go Informal · CEFR B1

to make an attempt at doing something

all in a day's work Neutral · CEFR B2

a task treated as routine because it belongs to someone's normal duties

back to square one Neutral · CEFR B2

to return to the beginning of a task after an attempt has failed

bend over backwards Informal · CEFR B2

To try extremely hard to help or please someone.

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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