give it a burl

give it a burl

To try something. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. Oh, you'll probably be good at it! Just give it a burl.See also: give

give it a burl

attempt to do something. Australian & New Zealand informal 1953 T. A. G. Hungerford Riverslake Well you want to give it a burl—you want to come? See also: give