try on
Britishverb
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to put on (an article of clothing) to find out whether it fits or is suitable
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informal to attempt to deceive or fool someone
noun
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Test the fit or look of a garment by putting it on, as in Do you want to try on this dress? This expression is also put as try on for size , which is sometimes used figuratively, as in The teacher wanted to try the new method on for size before agreeing to use it . [Late 1600s]
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Test the effectiveness or acceptability of something, as in The actors decided to try on the new play out of town . [Late 1800s] Also see try out .
Example Sentences
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Even me trying on a wedding dress yesterday made me laugh because I was like, “This is not happening for me anytime soon.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Honestly, he's beaten him in a phone booth. There aren't many players that can score that try on the planet, it's a great moment. He's building a highlights reel quickly."
From Barron's
Scotland's speed was proving too much for England's depleted defence and, after Russell went wide to Steyn on the right, play swept across field with unmarked back-row forward Ritchie scoring a try on the left.
From Barron's
“You couldn’t not scream,” Robbie says about trying on each piece.
From Los Angeles Times
Danny couldn’t remember the last time he’d laughed so much, especially after he tried on a hat that belonged to a baby.
From Literature
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