Why ‘Give It a Go’ Sounds Ready for Action

In everyday Australian English, give it a go is a natural form of encouragement. It means beginning an attempt without promising success or demanding a perfect performance. When someone says I’ll give it a go, the emphasis is not “I’ll make every effort to complete it”, but “I’m willing to start and see what happens”.

A: Have you used this app before?
B: No, but I’ll give it a go.

Chinese speakers often say I will try to do it. That sentence is correct, but it can sound more like a commitment to make an effort and complete a task. With a new tool, activity or uncertain small job, I’ll give it a go sounds more relaxed and more ready for immediate action. Have a go is also common in Australia, although have a go at someone can mean criticising that person, so the object and context matter.

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/give-a-go
https://www.abc.net.au/education/learn-english/learn-english-what-does-have-a-go-mean/8026440