The difference between Have a crack at and Take a crack at

When used as verbs, have a crack at means to attempt (something), whereas take a crack at means to attempt or try.


check bellow for the other definitions of Have a crack at and Take a crack at

  1. Have a crack at as a verb:

    To attempt (something); to try to do (something).

    Examples:

    "Let me have a crack at it."

  1. Take a crack at as a verb (idiomatic):

    To attempt or try.

    Examples:

    "I don't really know where to begin, but I guess I can take a crack at it and see how I do."

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