Try on
phrasal verb
To put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and looks nice.
I need to try on these jeans before I buy them.
Often appears as...
- try on clothes
- try on shoes
phrasal verb
To test the effect of something.
He decided to try on a new approach to the problem.
Often appears as...
- try on an idea
- try on a method
phrasal verb
To put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and looks nice.
I need to try on these jeans before I buy them.
Often appears as...
- try on clothes
- try on shoes
phrasal verb
To test the effect of something.
He decided to try on a new approach to the problem.
Often appears as...
- try on an idea
- try on a method
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing Fit
Use 'try on' when you want to make sure clothing fits your body size and shape.
Could I try on that jacket to see if it fits?
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Action
'Try on' implies an action you will perform right away, often in a store or changing room.
I'm going to try on these boots right here.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
The phrase 'try on' can also suggest checking how clothing looks on you, not just the fit.
Let me try on the hat to see how it looks with my outfit.
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing Fit
Use 'try on' when you want to make sure clothing fits your body size and shape.
Could I try on that jacket to see if it fits?
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Action
'Try on' implies an action you will perform right away, often in a store or changing room.
I'm going to try on these boots right here.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
The phrase 'try on' can also suggest checking how clothing looks on you, not just the fit.
Let me try on the hat to see how it looks with my outfit.
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing Fit
Use 'try on' when you want to make sure clothing fits your body size and shape.
Could I try on that jacket to see if it fits?
Pro Tip 2/3Immediate Action
'Try on' implies an action you will perform right away, often in a store or changing room.
I'm going to try on these boots right here.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Appeal
The phrase 'try on' can also suggest checking how clothing looks on you, not just the fit.
Let me try on the hat to see how it looks with my outfit.
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