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idiomhave/get a crack at sth(also take a crack at sth AmE)to take or get an opportunity to achieve something:The Venezuelan boxer will get a crack at the world title at Earls Court on October 31st.Why don't you have a crack at that competition. You never know, you might win!Note You may also hear people using 'crack' in other phrases, for example 'want a crack at something'Branson decided he wanted another crack at crossing the Atlantic in a balloon. People also talk about having or getting the 'first crack at sth' when they are the first ones to try to do something People who have been out of work for that long should be getting first crack at the new government jobs.
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