Turn your hand to Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɝn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
TURN-yer-HAND-to
tˈɜːn/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈænd/ /tˈuː
TURN-yaw-HAND-too
Definition
To try doing something new or different, often something you have not done before.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression. Often used to describe someone who is adaptable or willing to try new things, even without prior experience. Commonly followed by a noun or gerund: 'turn your hand to painting.' Implies a positive attitude toward learning.
Spanish: probar suerte en - intentar hacerPortuguese (BR): tentar fazer - experimentar algo novoPortuguese (PT): tentar fazer - experimentar algo novoChinese (Simplified): 尝试做（某事）Chinese (Traditional): 嘗試做（某事）Hindi: नई चीज़ आज़मानाArabic: تجربة (عمل شيء جديد) - محاولة القيام بشيء جديدBengali: নতুন কিছু করা চেষ্টা করাRussian: попробовать себя вJapanese: 新しいことに挑戦するVietnamese: thử làm điều gì mớiKorean: 새로운 일을 해보다Turkish: yeni bir şeyi denemekUrdu: کسی نئے کام کو آزماناIndonesian: mencoba melakukan (sesuatu yang baru)
Example Sentences
She decided to turn her hand to gardening.
basic
Can you turn your hand to fixing the car?
basic
If you turn your hand to painting, you might enjoy it.
basic
I've always wanted to turn my hand to writing a book someday.
natural
You seem like you could turn your hand to anything you try.
natural
After retiring, he decided to turn his hand to pottery.
natural