English Explanatory Dictionary

give something a lash

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of give something a try.

Word forms

give something a lash gives something a lash giving something a lash gave something a lash given something a lash

Etymology

Evokes imagery of lashing, similar to the expression take/have a crack at.

Synonyms

give something a try

Related words

have a lash at take a lash at
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