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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
Iepthae
-
Biblical Latin
Alda (1)
-
Italian, Portuguese, Ancient Germanic
Peony
PEE-ə-nee
English (Rare)
DaniËL
DAH-nee-el
Dutch
Cornelia
[kɔ:'ni:ljə]
Madona
-
Georgian
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