have a go

/hav ɐ ɡˈəʊ/

/hæv ɐ ɡˈoʊ/

to have a go

to make an attempt to achieve or do something

to criticize someone severely because of what they said or did

to attack a person or place in order to hit or destroy them

Examples

1. There were a couple of drunkards having a go outside our local pub last night.

2. The thieves had a go at the front door, then chiselled their way in through the back door.

3. Then, he let Flip and Berta have a go at it.

4. So why don't you to have a go at it?