Give a go Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡoʊ
GIV-uh-GOH
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈəʊ
giv-uh-GOH
Definition
To try something, usually for the first time, to see if you like it or can do it. This expression is informal and friendly.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and chiefly used in British English. Typically used with verbs: 'give it a go', 'give this a go'. Not used for formal requests; instead use 'try' or 'attempt'. Can express low commitment—just try, not promise success.
Spanish: probar - intentar - dar una oportunidadPortuguese (BR): tentar - experimentar - dar uma chancePortuguese (PT): tentar - experimentar - dar uma hipóteseChinese (Simplified): 试一试 - 尝试Chinese (Traditional): 試一試 - 嘗試Hindi: कोशिश करनाArabic: يجرّب - يحاولBengali: চেষ্টা করা - একবার করে দেখাRussian: попробовать - попробовать себяJapanese: やってみる - 試してみるVietnamese: thử - thử làmKorean: 한번 해보다 - 시도하다Turkish: denemek - bir şans vermekUrdu: آزمانا - کوشش کرناIndonesian: mencoba - coba lakukan
Example Sentences
I'll give a go at cooking tonight.
basic
Why not give a go at learning guitar?
basic
He wants to give a go to painting.
basic
I've never done yoga, but I'm ready to give it a go.
natural
You should just give it a go—what's the worst that can happen?
natural
I've always wanted to give a go at baking bread from scratch.
natural