give it a whirl

The phrase “give it a whirl” is a common idiom in English, meaning “try it out” or “give it a shot.” It doesn’t specifically relate to rotary phones, though the imagery of turning the rotary phone disk could loosely fit. Instead, the phrase more broadly implies making an effort or testing something without strong commitment.

Similar Idioms:

• “Take it for a spin” – often used when trying out something new, like a car or an idea.
• “Give it a go” – another casual way to suggest trying something out.
• “Try your hand at it” – implies attempting something, often for the first time, to see if you can succeed.