give something a try informal
give something a shot informal , also: give something a whirl informal
give something a go BrE informal

If you haven't already, take a few minutes this week, of all weeks, to give it a go.

He decided to give it a go and not say anything.

I say let's give it a go and see what happens.

We thought, let's give it a go and see what people make of this.

You're a young guy trying to give it a go.

"I wanted to give it a go for another year but it's not worked out."

Oh, but how much more interesting it will be if the other lot are given a go for the first time in 13 years.

The only question which remains is whether or not we give it a go.

Positive results to this effect would give a go ahead to the deal.

If we got a good lead, Russell said he was going to give me a go.