take a crack at
To attempt or try (synonym of give something a try).
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I want to take a crack at fixing the sink.”
“The puzzle was difficult, but she decided to take a crack at it anyway.”
“Although he lacked formal training in architecture, he decided to take a crack at designing the new community center himself.”
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all it's cracked up to be
As good as claims or reputation would suggest.
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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crack a crust
To make a living.
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crack a fat
To get an erection of the penis.
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crack a smile
To smile, especially while attempting not to.
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crack down
To take harsh action (against), as when enforcing a law more stringently than before.
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crack of dawn
The first moment of daylight; the instant at which sunrise begins.
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crack through
To penetrate
Last updated August 10, 2026