Something to try can refer to a variety of different activities, but in this context it is referring to a LAWSUIT or legal CASE. A LAWSUIT is a seven letter word and a CASE is a four letter word. A LAWSUIT is a civil action brought before a court of law in which a plaintiff, a party who claims to have incurred loss as a result of a defendant's actions, demands a legal or equitable remedy. A CASE is a specific instance of a LAWSUIT.