Phrase guide

take a crack at

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of take a stab at.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I don't really know where to begin, but I guess I can take a crack at it and see how I do.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: take a stab at

Antonyms: none provided

History

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