Take a swing at Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɪŋ/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-SWING-at

UK

tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /swˈɪŋ/ /ˈæt

TAYK-uh-SWING-at

Definición

To try to hit someone or something, usually with your hand or an object. Informally, it can also mean to try doing something or to make an attempt.

Uso & Matices

Used both literally (physically trying to hit) and figuratively (trying something new). Informal and conversational. Often found as 'take a swing at someone' (try to hit them) or 'take a swing at (doing something)' (make an attempt). Not used in very formal writing.

• Spanish: intentar golpear - probar suerte (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): tentar acertar - tentar a sorte (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): tentar acertar - tentar a sorte (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 挥打一击 - 试试运气（非正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 揮打一擊 - 試試運氣（非正式）
• Hindi: झटका मारना - किस्मत आज़माना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: يحاول ضرب - يحاول (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: একটা ঘুষি মারা চেষ্টা করা - চেষ্টা করা
• Russian: нанести удар - попробовать (что-то сделать)
• Japanese: 殴りかかる - 挑戦してみる
• Vietnamese: đánh thử - thử làm
• Korean: 한 번 쳐보다 - 시도하다
• Turkish: birine sallamak - denemek
• Urdu: مکّا مارنے کی کوشش کرنا - کوشش کرنا
• Indonesian: mencoba memukul - mencoba melakukan

Oraciones de Ejemplo

He tried to take a swing at the ball but missed.

basic

Don't take a swing at your brother.

basic

She decided to take a swing at learning guitar.

basic

Mind if I take a swing at fixing your computer?

natural

He got angry and tried to take a swing at me.

natural

This recipe looks tough, but I’ll take a swing at it.

natural