"Take a swing at" is a phrase used to describe attempting or trying something new or challenging. 1. John decided to take a swing at learning a new instrument, so he enrolled in a piano class. Tagalog: Nagpasya si John na subukan ang pag-aaral ng isang bagong instrumento, kaya nag-enroll siya sa isang klase ng piano. 2. I've never cooked this dish before, but I'm willing to take a swing at it and see how it turns out. Tagalog: Hindi pa ako nakakapagluto ng ganitong lutuin, pero handa akong subukan ito at tingnan kung ano ang magiging resulta. 3. Sarah was nervous about public speaking, but she decided to take a swing at it and joined the debate team. Tagalog: Kinakabahan si Sarah sa pagsasalita sa publiko, ngunit nagpasya siyang subukan ito at sumali sa koponan ng debate.