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Gives the old college try (3,1,2)

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I believe the answer is:

has a go

(Other definitions for has a go that I've seen before include "Attempts to stop a criminal" , "In modern jargon, makes an effort, gives it a shot" , "Confronts criminal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.
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