took a stab at

Verb

take a stab at (third-person singular simple present takes a stab at, present participle taking a stab at, simple past took a stab at, past participle taken a stab at)

1. (idiomatic) To attempt or try.
   • Would you like to take a stab at explaining the theory?

   Synonyms:

   take a crack at, take a run at, give something a go, give something a try

2. (idiomatic) To guess about.
   • I'll take a stab at the answer, but I don't really know for sure.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, stab.