give it a try

make an effort to achieve a result, as hard as it may seem to be successful.

A :I'm Italian, how can I even think of explaining an English idiom ?
B : don't be a coward and give it a try.

by another_crazy_italian May 5, 2011

Billy give-us-a-try Slater

someone who gives away the ball in the dying moments of a game.

After catching the getting the ball on defence I attempted to lob an inside pass, I missed judged the distance of my pass and instead threw a Billy give-us-a-try Slater as the ball was intercepted and the mighty Kiwis scored an easy try in the corner to win the game.

by samarillo December 19, 2008

For you, I’ma give a try

It means for you..mark is going to give a try

“ Baby call me 원하면 나
바로 갈게
For you, I’ma give a try”

by valehatesu April 13, 2022

Give It The Ol' College Try

A demonstration of intent to half-ass a given project, and an indication that the project might come to fruition, but more likely won't.

Synonym for the Arabic phrase "Insha'Allah"

Bill: Are you going to have those TPS reports done by Friday?
Fred: I'll give it the ol' college try!

by SGT Dude August 29, 2008

Give It The Ol' College Try

To join up with some friends, get some cheap beer, order a pizza, and forget about tomorrow.



Compliments of Bill Watterson

YOU- "Whatta we doing this weekend?"

FRIEND- "We'll give it the ol' college try."

by Enzo Ferrelli February 28, 2005