take a run at (something)

To put forward an earnest or sincere effort toward doing, accomplishing, or attaining something. The senator announced yesterday that she will be taking a run at the presidency next year. Our town is going to take a run at the Guinness World Record for the most people standing in formation to spell out a word.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Maristela	-	Spanish, Portuguese
Vince	[vins]
MaÏA	-	French
Eliisabet	-	Estonian
Christmas	KRIS-məs	English (Rare)
Ildefonso	-	Spanish