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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He wanted to take a crack at writing like artists like Billie Eilish, but he couldn’t make heads or tails of it.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

But “ultimately, I think every one of us, given the opportunity, would definitely take a crack at trying to fix Venezuela.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Mr. Comer’s panel will take a crack at the bill the following day.

From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2023

It was common for popular singers of his time — as it still happens in ours, if less commonly — to take a crack at acting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Almost all of the fourteen entrants wanted an opportunity to go to the Interzonal, and it was rumored that some had entered to take a crack at Bobby Fischer.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

take a crack at

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