Related Clues:

• Brought before the bench
• Took a whack at
• Took one's best shot
• Had a taste of
• Took a crack at
• Gave it a whack
• Presided over, as a case
• Essayed
• Tested
• Took a little of
• True partner?
• Made an attempt
• Checked for quality
• Put before a jury
• True companion?