(verb) to try something
Example Sentences:
Bob: I heard you are taking a cooking class.
Mark: Yeah, I wanted to take a stab at cooking.
Romero took a stab at Bungee jumping when he went to Australia.
A: What are you doing tonight?
B: I’m taking a stab at exercising, so I’m going to the gym.
A: Good for you!
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