have a crack at

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Verb

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have a crack at (third-person singular simple present has a crack at, present participle having a crack at, simple past and past participle had a crack at)

  1. To attempt (something); to try to do (something).
    Let me have a crack at it.

Usage notes

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  • Occasionally abbreviated to "have a crack," without a direct object.
    Go ahead and have a crack!

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