tried one's hand (at) (Meaning)
tried one's hand (at)
to attempt something for the first time, to conduct the trial of, the score made on a try, a play in rugby that is similar to a touchdown in football, scores usually five points, and entitles the scoring side to attempt a placekick at the goal for additional points, to participate as counsel in the judicial examination of, demonstrate, prove, to examine or investigate judicially, to examine or investigate in a court of law, purify, refine, to put to test or trial, to subject to something (such as undue strain or excessive hardship or provocation) that tests the powers of endurance, to melt down (as tallow) and obtain in a pure state, to make an attempt, to make an effort to do, to melt down and procure in a pure state, to make an attempt at, to test to the limit, to put to a test, an experimental trial, to fit or finish with accuracy, an effort to do something
Synonyms & Antonyms of tried one's hand (at)
tried one's hand (at) Sentence Examples
- Susan tried her hand at pottery, but her first attempts were far from perfect.
- John had always been curious about painting, so he decided to try his hand at a cityscape.
- Emily, an avid knitter, tried her hand at crocheting a delicate doily.
- Despite being a novice, Mark tried his hand at playing the piano, impressing his friends with his natural talent.
- Having no prior experience, Sarah tried her hand at writing a short story, hoping to unleash her creativity.
- With a love for cooking, Maria tried her hand at baking a complex chocolate soufflé.
- As a beginner, Alex tried his hand at woodworking, creating a rustic coffee table.
- Kate, eager to expand her horizons, tried her hand at learning a new language through an online course.
- Jake, known for his musical abilities, tried his hand at composing a pop song.
- Inspired by the beauty of nature, Emily tried her hand at photography, capturing stunning images of her surroundings.
FAQs About the word tried one's hand (at)
to attempt something for the first time, to conduct the trial of, the score made on a try, a play in rugby that is similar to a touchdown in football, scores us
tried,attempted,shot at, endeavored, assayed, had a go at, shot for, sought, strove, essayed
gave up, quit, dropped,quitted,
Susan tried her hand at pottery, but her first attempts were far from perfect.
John had always been curious about painting, so he decided to try his hand at a cityscape.
Emily, an avid knitter, tried her hand at crocheting a delicate doily.
Despite being a novice, Mark tried his hand at playing the piano, impressing his friends with his natural talent.
