Give a whirl Meaning in English
expression
GIV-uh-WURL
giv-uh-WURL
Definition
To try something for the first time, usually out of curiosity or to see if you like it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and conversational; common with activities or food ('give yoga a whirl', 'give sushi a whirl'). Suggests openness and willingness to try. Similar to 'give it a try' or 'have a go'. Rarely used for very serious matters.
Spanish: probar - intentarPortuguese (BR): experimentar - tentarPortuguese (PT): experimentar - tentarChinese (Simplified): 试一试Chinese (Traditional): 試一試Hindi: आज़माना - कोशिश करनाArabic: يجرّبBengali: প্রথমবার চেষ্টা করা - একটা ঝোঁকের জন্য চেষ্টা করাRussian: попробовать - дать шансJapanese: 試してみる - 挑戦してみるVietnamese: thử xem - thử làmKorean: 한번 시도해보다 - 한번 해보다Turkish: şansını denemek - bir şeyi denemekUrdu: کوشش کرنا - آزماناIndonesian: mencoba - mencoba dulu
Example Sentences
I'm not sure about this game, but I'll give it a whirl.
basic
She decided to give yoga a whirl.
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Why don't you give cooking a whirl this weekend?
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I've never gone skiing before, but I'm willing to give it a whirl this winter.
natural
If you’ve never tried sushi, you should definitely give it a whirl!
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Not sure if I can dance, but I'm going to give it a whirl at the party tonight.
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