The difference between Have a crack at and Take a stab at
When used as verbs, have a crack at means to attempt (something), whereas take a stab at means to attempt or try.
check bellow for the other definitions of Have a crack at and Take a stab at
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Have a crack at as a verb:
To attempt (something); to try to do (something).
Examples:
"Let me have a crack at it."
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Take a stab at as a verb (idiomatic):
To attempt or try.
Examples:
"Would you like to take a stab at explaining the theory?"
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Take a stab at as a verb (idiomatic):
To guess.
Examples:
"I'll take a stab at the answer, but I don't really know for sure."