size up

evaluar, calibrar

Observar con atención a alguien o algo para valorar sus cualidades, su fuerza o su dificultad.

En inglés sencillo: To look carefully at someone or something and judge their qualities, strength, or difficulty.

• She sized up the situation quickly.
• The boxer sized up his opponent before the fight.
• Give me a moment to size you up.

Cómo se usa: size someone/something up (The coach sized the new players up.)

Sinónimos: assess, evaluate, judge

Expresiones frecuentes: size up someone, size up something, size up opponents

elegir una talla mayor

Elegir ropa de una talla más grande de la que se usa normalmente.

En inglés sencillo: To choose clothes in a larger size than you usually wear.

• These shoes are tight, so size up.
• I sized up when I bought this jacket.
• Should I size up for a looser fit?

Cómo se usa: size up from A to B (I had to size up from medium to large.)

Sinónimos: choose a larger size

Antónimos: size down

Expresiones frecuentes: size up once, size up for comfort, size up in jeans