gives it a shot

== English == === Verb === give something a shot (third-person singular simple present gives something a shot, present participle giving something a shot, simple past gave something a shot, past participle given something a shot) To try or attempt (something); to give something a try. ==== Synonyms ==== give something a go; have a go at something (Ireland) give something a lash; (Australia, NZ) have a lash at something give something a try; have a try at something give something the old college try give something a whirl take a crack at something; have a crack at something take a stab at something; have a stab at something ==== Related terms ==== give it one's best shot shoot one's shot take shot