Introduction

Question: If you see unfamiliar food on a menu, do you try it?

Conversation

Everyday choice
A: That dish sounds interesting.
B: Yeah… I might give it a spin.

Casual suggestion → decision
A: Have you used that new app yet?
B: Not really. Is it any good?
A: I don’t know — give it a whirl.

Neutral, international
A: I’ve never done yoga before.
B: Why not give it a try?

Informal, British style
A: I’m not sure I’ll be good at it.
B: Doesn’t matter — have a go.

• give it a spin
• give it a whirl
• give it a try
• have a go

Explanation

These expressions all mean:
to try something in a relaxed way, without commitment or pressure.

日本語の感覚：
👉 試してみる
👉 気軽にやってみる
👉 とりあえずやってみる

Try it yourself

Complete the expressions by adding one word.

1. have a _____
2. give it a _____
3. give it a _____
4. give it a _____

All four expressions mean:
to try something casually, without pressure.

Three of the expressions use ‘give it a’ and only one uses ‘have a’

1. have a go 
2. give it a spin
3. give it a whirl
4. give it a try
   

Use the language

1. When you’re not sure you’ll enjoy something, do you usually give it a try, or wait until you know more?
2. When you’re not sure you’ll enjoy something, do you usually give it a spin, or wait and see what others think?
3. Is there something you’ve been curious about recently, but haven’t had a go at yet?
4. Would you feel comfortable giving a model English lesson a spin just to see how it feels?

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