A crack at Meaning in English
expression
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɹæk/ /ˈæt
uh-KRAK-at
æɪ/ /kɹˈæk/ /ˈæt
uh-KRAK-at
Definition
An informal way to say 'an attempt' or 'a try' at doing something, or a chance to do it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational. Often used with 'have' or 'take', as in 'have a crack at' or 'take a crack at.' Usually refers to trying something for the first time or giving something a go. Not about physical cracks – don't confuse with the noun 'crack' (a split/break).
Spanish: intento - oportunidadPortuguese (BR): tentativa - chancePortuguese (PT): tentativa - oportunidadeChinese (Simplified): 尝试 - 机会Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試 - 機會Hindi: कोशिश - अवसरArabic: محاولة - فرصةBengali: চেষ্টা - সুযোগRussian: попытка - шансJapanese: 挑戦 - 試みVietnamese: thử - thử sức - cơ hộiKorean: 도전 - 시도Turkish: deneme - şansUrdu: کوشش - موقعIndonesian: coba - kesempatan
Example Sentences
Let me have a crack at solving this puzzle.
basic
She took a crack at cooking Italian food for us.
basic
Anyone want a crack at this video game?
basic
I’ve never done rock climbing before, but I’ll give a crack at it.
natural
You should take a crack at writing your own story.
natural
It’s my first crack at making bread, so don’t judge me!
natural