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General Slang
have a crack
HAV uh KRAK · phrase · informal
to give something a try
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Definitions
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To make an attempt at something.
“Go on, have a crack, you might surprise yourself.”
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have a crack In A Sentence
Go on, have a crack, you might surprise yourself.
Origin & Usage
Australian idiom; 'crack' as an attempt.
Variants
give it a crack
People Also Ask
What does have a crack mean?
It means to make an attempt at something, to give it a try, often used encouragingly.
Where does have a crack come from?
It's an Australian idiom that uses 'crack' in the sense of an attempt or go at something.
How do you use have a crack?
You'd encourage someone by saying 'go on, have a crack', or say you'll 'have a crack' at a task yourself.
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