Synonyms of having a go at

having a go at

phrase

present participle of have a go at

as in trying

to make an effort to do

Realizing I needed a hobby, I decided to have a go at learning to play an instrument.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trying
• attempting
• striving
• shooting for
• shooting at
• trying one's hand (at)
• seeking
• endeavoring
• assaying
• essaying
• hoping
• taking up
• struggling
• working
• troubling
• fighting
• toiling
• aiming
• undertaking
• aspiring
• assuming
• straining

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• giving up
• dropping
• quitting