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Casual English is usually all about making things shorter and saying less, but that’s not always the case! Sometimes a longer phrase can actually sound more casual, friendly, or natural. For example…
The phrase “give it a taste” means “taste it” or “try tasting it” but in a very casual and natural way.
Similarly, you can say “give it a look” (or even “give it a looksee” - “looksee” is an informal way to say “a brief look or inspection”), meaning “look at it / check it out,” or “give it a listen,” meaning “listen to it.”
“Give it a try” means “try it,” and another way to say this is “give it a go.”
Here are some examples:
Ex. I know it looks weird, but give it a taste - I promise it’s good!
Ex. Could you give my essay a look when you have a chance?
Ex. Give this podcast a listen when you have time.
Ex. I’m not sure if I can do it, but I’ll give it a go.
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