Monday 12 March 2007

Phrase of the Day 43: 'to have a bash at something''

"to have a bash at something/ to give something a bash"


definition: to attempt something, to try to do something (especially when there isn't much chance of success)

(zkusit co, pustit se do ceho, dát se do ceho)

examples: "I had a bash at making a cake but it looked more like a biscuit when I took it out the oven"
"Billy, I know you haven't played hockey before but give it a bash!"

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