to have a try at something
to try something that you are not familiar with
make an attempt
to give something your best shot has basically the same meaning – it means to attempt to do your best
I have never eaten sushi, but I will give it a shot.
I have never been very good at baseball, but I will give it a shot.
I have never cooked a meal for this many people, but I will give it a shot.
I am not prepared for my exam today. I will give it a shot
Writing a speech is very nerve wracking. However, I am going to give it a shot.
If it is so important to you that I get on with your sister I will give it a shot.
I don’t know anything about fixing computers, but I will give it my best shot.
There is no origin for this idiom
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definition
Common phrase that has a specific meaning.