What does "want a go"?

[popri]

Hi.
Those written below are citations from a picture book for children.

"Dad made a go-kart. Biff wanted the go-kart. Chip wanted the go-kart. Biff wanted a go."

What does “wanted a go”? Is it OK to change from “wanted a go” to “wanted to give it a go”?

Thank you.

 

[bhaisahab]

Biff wanted to try out the go-cart. You could change it to 'wanted to give it a go'.

 

[popri]

Thank you for teaching.
One more question.
Do adults say "want a go"?
Or does it sound childish?

 

[jutfrank]

It's fine for adults. It's not childish.

 

[tedmc]

Thank you for [STRIKE]teaching[/STRIKE] the explanations.
One more question.
Do adults say "want a go"?
Or does it sound childish?

I think it is more common for natives to say "have a go at something" or "give it a go".
There is also "give it a shot" which has a similar meaning.
There is an Australian slang, "fair go", which Aussies are proud of, meaning everyone is treated with equal respect.

 

[Tdol]

In the context, want a go sounds fine to my BrE ear.

 

[popri]

Thank all of you.
I really count on native speakers' opinions.
If it's possible, would you please explain why "thank you for teaching" is not appropriate in this case?
Is that the way it is?

 

[Raymott]

To me, 'a go' means 'a turn'. In this case, it means the same as "having a go" or "giving it a go". Biff wanted a turn riding the kart.
In games, a 'go' is a 'turn'. "It's your go" means "It's your turn".

 

[GoesStation]

Note that the expressions to have a go and to want a go​ are not used in American English.

 

[popri]

No wonder! Thank you for explaining. How would he/she say if the narrator of the book were an American?

 

[Tarheel]

Perhaps:

Bill wanted a turn.

Or:

Bill wanted a ride.

 

[Tarheel]

Say:

What would the person say?

Or:

How would the person put it?

 

[popri]

Thank you for correcting my English.

 

[Tarheel]

Thank you for correcting my English.

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