take a stab at

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === take a stab at (third-person singular simple present takes a stab at, present participle taking a stab at, simple past took a stab at, past participle taken a stab at) (idiomatic) To attempt or try. (idiomatic) To guess. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take,‎ stab. ==== Synonyms ==== (attempt or try): take a run at, give something a go, give something a try, give something a stab