Try One`s Hand (at Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Try One`s Hand (at Something) Idiom mean?

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try one`s hand (at something) What does try one`s hand (at something) mean?	to make an inexperienced attempt at something, to try something	I tried my hand at golf last summer but I did not like it.
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fit (someone or something) in What does "fit (someone or something) in" mean?	to make time for someone or something	I try hard to fit some exercise in everyday.

no two ways about (something) What does "no two ways about (something)" mean?	no alternative, certain	The manager said that there are no two ways about it and the worker must improve or he will be fired.
take a toll on (someone or something) What does "take a toll on (someone or something)" mean?	to damage/hurt someone or something by using it too much or by hard living	The stress and long hours at work are beginning to take a toll on my friend.
house of cards What does "house of cards" mean?	a poorly thought about plan, something that is badly put together and can be easily knocked over	The large company is like a house of cards and when there are financial problems in one area the whole business is hurt.

soup What does "soup" mean?	fog.	We can't see anything through this soup. Better drive slow.
stick in (someone's) mind What does "stick in (someone's) mind" mean?	to not forget something	The date of my friend's wedding stuck in my mind for many years.
know one's place What does "know one's place" mean?	know the behavior suitable to one's position in life	The boy doesn't know his place and often speaks out when he shouldn't.
security blanket What does "security blanket" mean?	something that one holds onto for reassurance or comfort (like a child and a blanket)	The boy uses his computer as a security blanket so that he does not have to go out and meet new people.
take (someone) at his or her word What does "take (someone) at his or her word" mean?	to believe what someone says and act accordingly	I decided to take the woman at her word when she invited me to see her pottery demonstration.
a hung jury What does "a hung jury" mean?	a jury that is divided and unable to agree on a verdict	There was a hung jury after the trial of the pop star.

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Try One`s Hand (at Something) Idiom