have a crack at something
take a crack at something

Only one part of a stage can be cracked at a time, however.

His voice cracked at times as he read a statement.

I always leave the bathroom light on and the door cracked open at night.

I asked him when we were through cracking wise at each other.

Those who think that they've cracked the code at this point shouldn't.

Something felt wrong, cracked at the base of his spine.

I don't think you can put that kind of pressure on a quarterback all the time without him cracking at some point.

"Big" marked the first time a female director cracked $100 million at the box office.

To see just what a dress looks like, you'd have to crack open the packaging at home.

She actually cracked a smile at that, shaking her head.