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give it a whirl

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Verb1.give it a whirl - try; "let's give it a whirl!"
give it a try
colloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speech
attempt, essay, try, assay, seek - make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"


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Greaseball, the Elvis-like diesel engine (played by Drue Williams), and Electra, the Velvet Underground electric train (Dustin Dubreuil), are the prohibitive favorites, although plucky steam train Rusty (Franklyn Warfield) will give it a whirl, particularly if it means winning back comely observation car Pearl (Clarissa Grace).
TRAIN WRECK `STARLIGHT EXPRESS' NEVER COMES CLOSE TO GETTING ON TRACK by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
``He was somebody I admired and decided to give it a whirl.
`PACK' MENTALITY; TV MOVIE LOOKS AT EXPLOITS OF FAMOUS FIVE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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