Try (one's) hand (at something) verb phrase
To try to do something new
During the lockdown, I tried my hand at baking, and I realized that I'm quite fond of it.
He has tried his hand at several different sports before choosing badminton as his regular sport.
When I first tried my hand at basketball, I was immediately engrossed in it.
Used to describe something completely new
Very clean and tidy.
The verb "try" must be conjugated according to its tense.
"Try" is used in this phrase to mean "ascertain by experiment or effort". This usage dates back to the late 1500s.
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.