have a go at something doing something

have a go at something doing something
have a ˈgo (at sth/at doing sth) idiom
to make an attempt to do sth

‘I can't start the engine.’ ‘Let me have a go.’

I'll have a go at fixing it tonight.

Main entry:goidiom

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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