Idioms
Idioms are phrases which cannot be understood simply by looking at the meaning of the individual words in the phrase.
Idiom:
take a crack at (something)
Meaning:
to try or attempt to do something
Example:
"Have you decided to take a crack at writing the entrance examination?"
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is defined as - a group of words in a fixed order that has a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word on its own.