I do not know the answer, but I will take a stab at it.
take a stab at
idiomTo attempt or try.
The crossword puzzle was difficult, but she decided to take a stab at the final clue before giving up.
Although he lacked formal training in the field, he felt confident enough to take a stab at solving the complex mathematical problem that had baffled his colleagues for weeks.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
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give someone an inch and someone will take a mile
Alternative form of give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
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have a stab
To make an attempt, a try.
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I take it
Used to express one's understanding of another's position.
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kick ass and take names
To beat someone in a competition, fight, or other situation.
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let nature take its course
To permit events to proceed or a situation to develop without intervention or interference.