Max took a swipe at the cop by mistake.
•Lefty took a swipe at the punching bag—and missed.
2. Sl. to have a try at someone or something. •I think I can persuade him. I'll take a swipe at him and see.
•I will probably fail, but I'll take a swipe at it.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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