make a stab at イディオム
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v. phr. To try doing something at random without sufficient preparation.
The singer was not familiar with the aria but she decided to make a stab at it anyhow. Antonym: STAB IN THE BACK, STAB IN THE DARK.
make a stab at
make a stab at Try to do something, as in
I don't know the answer but I'll make a stab at it. This expression derives from
stab in the sense of “a vigorous thrust.” [Late 1800s] Also see
make a pass at, def. 2.
make a ache at (something)
To attack (to do) something; to booty a about-face aggravating (to do) something. Well, I haven't anchored a motor in about 10 years, but I'll absolutely accomplish a ache at it. You had your chance, now let your sister accomplish a ache at aggravating to breach the piñata.Learn more: make, stabmake a ache at
Try to do something, as in I don't apperceive the acknowledgment but I'll accomplish a ache at it. This announcement derives from stab in the faculty of "a active thrust." [Late 1800s] Also see make a canyon at, def. 2. Learn more: make, stab