try on for size

To put clothing on briefly to check whether it fits your body.

• Try this coat on for size.
• She tried the boots on for size before paying.
• Can I try these trousers on for size?

How to use it: try something on for size (Try this jacket on for size before you buy it.)

Similar words: try on

Common phrases: try on for size, try something on for size

To test something to see whether it works well for you.

• Try this new routine on for size.
• She tried the manager’s role on for size for a week.
• We are trying the new arrangement on for size this month.

How to use it: try something on for size (We tried the new schedule on for size before making it permanent.)

Similar words: try out, test

Common phrases: try on for size, try something on for size

To think about an idea and see whether it seems right or useful.

• Try this idea on for size.
• We tried several possible names on for size in our minds.
• She is trying the suggestion on for size before deciding.

How to use it: try an idea on for size (Try this idea on for size: what if we opened a café?)

Similar words: consider, weigh up, think over

Common phrases: try on for size, try something on for size

To receive a blow or attack, often in a spoken threat.

• Try this on for size!
• He shouted, "Try that on for size!" and threw a punch.
• She swung at her opponent, yelling, "Try this on for size!"

How to use it: try this/that on for size (“Try this on for size!” he shouted as he swung his fist.)

Similar words: take that

Common phrases: try on for size, try this on for size