Wiktionary
make a go of
vb. (context idiomatic English) To attempt to make a success of (something); especially, to attempt to make a living.
Usage examples of "make a go of".
Presley had a hog farm and for years he worked hard trying to make a go of it.
Samuelson, Frieda Samuelson was her name, thought she might be able to make a go of it.