gave something a go

Verb

give something a go (third-person singular simple present gives something a go, present participle giving something a go, simple past gave something a go, past participle given something a go)

1. (idiomatic, informal) To try or attempt.
   • Give it a go / You gotta take the time to know / Give it a go / You gotta let the loving show1979, Machine, “Give It A Go”, in Machine

   Synonyms:

   give something a try, give something a whirl, give something the old college try, have a go