The phrase 'to give something a whirl' means to try something new or something you haven't done before. It implies a willingness to attempt it, even if it's unfamiliar.
La expresión 'to give something a whirl' significa probar algo nuevo o algo que no se ha hecho antes. Implica estar dispuesto a intentarlo, aunque sea desconocido.
| Idiom | to give something a whirl |
|---|---|
| Definition | to try something |
| Examples | - I've never done anything like this before, but I'm prepared to give it a whirl. - Why don't you give it a whirl? You might find you like it! - I thought they were crazy but for $16.95 I decided to give it a whirl. - I gave it a whirl, but it wasn’t to be. I’m just not the best person to be in charge of a general chat forum. |
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