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:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Iepthae-Biblical Latin
Alda (1)-Italian, Portuguese, Ancient Germanic
PeonyPEE-ə-neeEnglish (Rare)
DaniËLDAH-nee-elDutch
Cornelia[kɔ:'ni:ljə]
Madona-Georgian