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

  1. 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."

  1. 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."

  2. 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."

  3. 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."