Have a go meaning in English
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Definition
to have a go (at something): to try, to attempt (something)
to have a go (at someone): to shout at (someone), to attack (someone) verbally
Examples
- "Well, it was realistic. Can I have another go?"
- "Would you like to have a go?"
Exercise 1
Philip asks Icarus, "Do you wanna try your luck?"
Which of the following questions could replace this one and express the same meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following questions could replace this one and express the same meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Philip asks Icarus, "Do you wanna try your luck?"
Which of the following questions could replace this one and express the same meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following questions could replace this one and express the same meaning?
There may be more than one correct answer!
"To have a go (at something)" or "to give (something) a go" is to try something out. For example: Would you like to have a go at driving the car? Philip could ask this question to Icarus without changing the meaning of his original question. "Do you want to try your luck?" is an invitation to take a chance or simply try something.
This is a good question to ask someone before you shoot them, but not when inviting them to a party.
This is a request to go fishing. It can't replace Philip's question in this conversation.
"To give something a shot" is to try something out. For example: Would you like to give this puzzle a shot? Philip could ask Icarus this question without changing the meaning of his original question. "Do you want to try your luck?" is an invitation to take a chance or simply try something.
This question is a request to either play music (on instruments) or to listen to music. It can't replace Philip's question in this conversation.
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