Take a crack at Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈkɹæk/ /ˈæt
TAYK-uh-KRAK-at
tˈeɪk/ /æɪ/ /kɹˈæk/ /ˈæt
TAYK-uh-KRAK-at
Definition
To try to do something, especially when you are not sure if you will succeed or have never done it before.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, spoken idiom meaning 'try.' Often used about new or unfamiliar tasks. Similar to 'give it a shot' or 'have a go.' Usually used for tasks, challenges, or problems.
Spanish: intentar - probar - echarle un vistazo (figurado)Portuguese (BR): tentar - experimentar - dar uma tentativaPortuguese (PT): tentar - experimentar - dar uma tentativaChinese (Simplified): 试一试 - 尝试Chinese (Traditional): 試試看 - 嘗試Hindi: कोशिश करना - आज़मानाArabic: يُجَرِّب - يُحاوِلBengali: চেষ্টা করা - ঝুঁকি নেওয়াRussian: попробовать - попытатьсяJapanese: 挑戦してみる - やってみるVietnamese: thử - thử sứcKorean: 도전해 보다 - 한번 해 보다Turkish: denemek - şansını denemekUrdu: کوشش کرنا - آزماناIndonesian: thử - thử sức
Example Sentences
I'll take a crack at fixing the computer.
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She wants to take a crack at painting.
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Let’s take a crack at this puzzle together.
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I’ve never cooked Thai food before, but I’ll take a crack at it tonight.
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Anyone want to take a crack at answering this question?
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It looks tough, but I’ll take a crack at it anyway.
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