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(idiomatic) To attempt a skill, craft, trade, or action, possibly for the first time.

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try one's hand

Source Word

try one's hand

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To attempt a skill, craft, trade, or action, possibly for the first time.

Japanese Meaning

試しにやってみる / 初めて、ある技術や作業、趣味などに挑戦する

One may try one's hand at pottery to discover a new hobby.

人は陶芸に挑戦して新しい趣味を見つけることができます。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To attempt a skill, craft, trade, or action, possibly for the first time.

I thought I'd try my hand at woodworking, until I saw how much the tools cost.

tries one's hand

（ present singular third-person ）

trying one's hand

（ participle present ）

tried one's hand

（ participle past ）

tried one's hand

（ past ）