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make a stab at
make a stab at
make a stab at
something
also
have a stab at
something
to try something new or different
We are making a stab at high-speed rail service.
See also:
make
,
stab
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.
See also:
make
,
stab
Common Names:
Name
Gender
Pronounced
Usage
Ji-Young
jee-yung
Korean
Nilam
-
Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Kari (1)
-
Norwegian
Ilario
-
Italian
Andrina
an-DREEN-ə
English (Rare)
Harsh
-
Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
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