CAN I GIVE THIS A TRY? vs Why not have a try?

Both phrases are correct and can be used in different contexts. 'Can I give this a try?' is a more direct and polite way to ask for permission to attempt something. 'Why not have a try?' is a suggestion or encouragement to try something, implying a sense of curiosity or openness.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 4611 views

CAN I GIVE THIS A TRY?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask for permission to attempt something.

This phrase is a polite and direct way to ask if you can attempt something or try something out.

Examples:

Can I give this a try before making a decision?
Can I give this a try and see if it works?
Can I give this a try and let you know how it goes?
Can I give this a try and provide feedback?
Can I give this a try and see if it helps?

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Can I give it a try?
So you want to give this a try?
Lauren, you ready to give this a try?
Excuse me, could I give it a try?
You ready to give this one a try?
Why won't you give us a try?
Why don't you give it a try?
You ready to give it a try?
So, for dad's sake, should I give it a try?
Why not give Kiplington High a try?
Amy, want to give it a try?
- Can you give it a try?
- You want to give it a try?
Please will you just give it a try?
Why won't you just give it a try?
Why don't you give me a try?
- Why don't you give it a try?
Now, you ready to give it a try?
You ready to give it a try?
It should be interesting so why not give it a try?

Alternatives:

May I try this?
Could I have a go at this?
Is it okay if I attempt this?
Can I experiment with this?
Can I test this out?

Why not have a try?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to suggest or encourage someone to try something.

'Why not have a try?' is a way to express curiosity or openness to trying something, often used as a suggestion or encouragement.

Examples:

Why not have a try and see if you like it?
Why not have a try and see how it works for you?
Why not have a try and let me know what you think?
Why not have a try and experience it for yourself?
Why not have a try and see if it helps?

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Why not give Kiplington High a try?
It should be interesting so why not give it a try?
Our discussion has lasted over eight hours but is there anyone who feels they'd like to have a try?
Down here to have a good time, they figure... why not give poker a try?
Why won't you give us a try?
Why don't you give it a try?
- How about giving it a try?
You ready to give it a try?
So you want to give this a try?
You didn't even want to give the exercise a try?
Why can't you just give somebody else a try?
Can I give it a try?
Excuse me, could I give it a try?
Amy, want to give it a try?
- Can you give it a try?
- You want to give it a try?
Please will you just give it a try?
Lauren, you ready to give this a try?
How about giving counseling a try? Okay.
Why won't you just give it a try?

Alternatives:

Why don't you give it a shot?
How about trying it out?
Would you like to experiment with it?
You could test it out.
Give it a go and see what happens.

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