try it on
See if fits
To try it on is to test someone's patience or see what you can get away with—pushing boundaries to gauge the reaction: The kids always try it on with substitute teachers.
Chiefly British.
The phrase suggests deliberate provocation or cheekiness rather than genuine transgression.
Separately, to try something on is simply to put on clothing to check the fit.
Attempt to attract someone
- advanceMove or progress forward
- propositionStatement expressing a judgment
- hit onMake romantic advances toward
- chat upFlirtatiously engage someone
make a pass · flirt · tease · seduce · pickup line · suggestive · bold move · test the waters
Subset for study
- demoShort trial presentation
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
- test driveEvaluative vehicle excursion
preview · pilot · audition · taste · check out · explore · evaluate · assess
Fabric worn on body
- outfitSet of clothes worn together
- dressSkirted one-piece garment
- shoesProtective foot coverings
- jacketSleeved upper-body covering
jeans · pants · suit · coat · size · mirror · dressing room · wardrobe
Calculated false front
- conArgument against
- scamDishonest money-making scheme
- hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
- trickDeliberate deception
fool · deceive · manipulate · swindle · put one over · pull a fast one · snow job · hoodwink
come-on
Attempt to attract someone
- advanceMove or progress forward
- propositionStatement expressing a judgment
- hit onMake romantic advances toward
chat up · make a pass · flirt · tease · seduce · pickup line · suggestive · bold move · test the waters · push boundaries
sample
Subset for study
- demoShort trial presentation
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- experimentSystematic investigation procedure
test drive · preview · pilot · audition · taste · check out · explore · evaluate · assess · hands-on
clothes
Fabric worn on body
jacket · jeans · pants · suit · coat · size · mirror · dressing room · wardrobe · garment
bluff
Calculated false front
trick · fool · deceive · manipulate · swindle · put one over · pull a fast one · snow job · hoodwink · dupe
try it onbuy it
Accept as true
take it · impulse buy · own it · walk away