The phrase "giving fling" is spelled as /ˈɡɪvɪŋ flɪŋ/. The word "giving" is pronounced as /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/, with the short "i" sound and the "ng" sound at the end. The word "fling" is pronounced as /flɪŋ/, with the "f" sound and the short "i" sound. The phrase "giving fling" means to give something a try or to experiment with something, often by taking a risk or stepping out of one's comfort zone.