"try on for size" meaning in English

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Verb

Forms: tries on for size [present, singular, third-person], trying on for size [participle, present], tried on for size [participle, past], tried on for size [past]
Head templates: {{en-verb|*|head=try on for size}} try on for size (third-person singular simple present tries on for size, present participle trying on for size, simple past and past participle tried on for size)
  1. (transitive, literally) To test an item of clothing by wearing it, to determine if it is the correct size. Tags: literally, transitive Synonyms: try for size [UK]
    Sense id: en-try_on_for_size-en-verb-EQYcsiMh
  2. (transitive, figuratively) To test anything for suitability. Tags: figuratively, transitive
    Sense id: en-try_on_for_size-en-verb-WN4cUc4P
  3. (transitive, figuratively) To ponder or consider an idea. Tags: figuratively, transitive
    Sense id: en-try_on_for_size-en-verb-h8tlNuw2
  4. (transitive, figuratively, chiefly used in the imperative) To receive an imminent attack. Tags: figuratively, transitive, used in the imperative
    Sense id: en-try_on_for_size-en-verb-HtIXGetJ

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

Download JSON data for try on for size meaning in English (2.1kB)

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        "(transitive, literally) To test an item of clothing by wearing it, to determine if it is the correct size."
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