try on

verb

1. to put on (an article of clothing) to find out whether it fits or is suitable

2. informal,  to attempt to deceive or fool someone

noun

1. informal,  an action or statement made to test out a person's gullibility, tolerance, etc

Idioms and Phrases

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]

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

Noah Caluori's five tries on his first Prem start brought an increased level of interest to his second start for Saracens on Friday against Northampton Saints.

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Fred killed himself in prison in 1995 before he could be tried on 12 murder charges while Rose was convicted of murdering 10 young girls and women.

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Sadat said Ghares was tried on charges of "insulting a state institution" and "spreading false or malicious information likely to harm public order or security".

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Thousands of people have been tried on such charges, and hundreds have been sentenced to prison, often to lengthy terms.

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At the shop, Robinson is trying on a cream-colored suit.

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Related Words

• check out 
• wear