The difference between Give something a try and Have a go
When used as verbs, give something a try means to try or attempt something, whereas have a go means to make an attempt.
check bellow for the other definitions of Give something a try and Have a go
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Give something a try as a verb (idiomatic):
To try or attempt something.
Examples:
"I always wanted to give windsurfing a try. I reckon it could be fun."
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Have a go as a verb (intransitive, informal, UK):
To make an attempt; to try.
Examples:
"I've never tried karate before, but I'm willing to have a go."
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Have a go as a verb (intransitive, informal, idiomatic, UK):
To attack (physically).
Examples:
"I heard you had a go at Jack the other night."
"Yes, we had a go."
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Have a go as a verb (intransitive, informal, idiomatic, UK):
To tell off (especially unnecessarily or excessively), to criticise.
Examples:
"My teacher had a go at me earlier, just for missing one [[sodding]] homework. I was fuming."