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take a crack

VERB

struggle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cope seek strive tackle toil try

STRONG

assay attempt dig endeavor grind hassle hustle offer plug scratch slave strain sweat undertake

WEAK

bend over backwards break one's back break one's neck exert oneself give it one's best shot give the old college try go all out have one's nose to grindstone make every effort plug away take a stab take on try one's hardest work like a dog

Antonyms

STRONGEST

forget idle neglect

STRONG

be lazy ignore laze procrastinate withhold

WEAK

rest surrender yield

Example Sentences

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Comptroller David Walker take a crack in Fortune:

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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

It's also the third most common last name in America, so if you want to take a crack at anybody's mother's maiden name, mine is a pretty good guess.

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2022

"Your dad is up for a visit and we just thought we'd take a crack at running down here and seeing you."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

take a crack

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