VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Give Something a Whirl

Meaning:

Attempt something without being totally familiar with it

Examples:

  • I've never tried surfing before, but I'm excited to give it a whirl this weekend.
  • My friend recommended a new restaurant in town, so I think I'll give it a whirl and see if it lives up to the hype.
  • I've been practicing playing the guitar, and now I want to give performing in front of an audience a whirl.
  • This recipe looks challenging, but I'm willing to give it a whirl and see if I can master it.
  • I've heard that yoga is great for relaxation, so I'm going to give it a whirl and see if it helps me de-stress.
  • My friend convinced me to give skydiving a whirl, even though I'm scared of heights.
  • The new fitness class at the gym looks intense, but I'm going to give it a whirl and challenge myself.
  • I've never been a fan of spicy food, but I'm willing to give that fiery curry dish a whirl and see if my taste buds can handle it.
  • A friend lent me their bike, so I thought I'd give cycling a whirl and see if it's a hobby I enjoy.
  • I've never been much of a painter, but I want to give watercolor art a whirl and explore my creative side.
  • My coworker invited me to join their improv comedy group for a session, so I'm excited to give it a whirl and see if I have a knack for comedy.
  • I've never been much of a dancer, but I'm going to give salsa lessons a whirl and see if I can pick up some moves.
  • I've been curious about meditation, so I'm going to give it a whirl and see if it helps me find inner peace.
  • I've always wanted to try rock climbing, so I'm going to give it a whirl at the local climbing gym.
  • My friend recommended a new book series, so I'm going to give the first book a whirl and see if it captures my interest.
  • I've been thinking about trying my hand at gardening, so I'm going to give growing herbs a whirl and see if I have a green thumb.
  • My friend suggested trying a different style of dance, so I'm going to give hip-hop dance a whirl and see if it suits my rhythm.
  • I've never been much of a runner, but I want to give long-distance jogging a whirl and challenge myself physically.
  • My coworker introduced me to a new puzzle game, so I'm going to give it a whirl and see if it's as addictive as they say.
  • I've never been confident in public speaking, but I'm going to give delivering a speech a whirl and overcome my fear.