have a lash at something

have a lash at (something)

To try something, often for the first time. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. A: "Do you want to try driving my car, to see how you like it?" B: "Yeah, sure, I'll have a lash at it." I don't usually like hot tea, but it's so cold out that I had a lash at it today.See also: have, lash

have a lash at something

AUSTRALIAN, INFORMALIf you have a lash at something, you attempt to do it. He had been climbing for years and decided to have a lash at Everest.See also: have, lash, something