try on for size

essayer

Mettre brièvement un vêtement pour vérifier s’il est à la bonne taille.

En anglais simple : 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?

Comment l'utiliser : try something on for size (Try this jacket on for size before you buy it.)

Synonymes : try on

Expressions courantes : try on for size, try something on for size

essayer, tester

Essayer quelque chose pour voir si cela convient à ses besoins.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : try something on for size (We tried the new schedule on for size before making it permanent.)

Synonymes : try out, test

Expressions courantes : try on for size, try something on for size

envisager, examiner

Réfléchir à une idée pour voir si elle paraît juste ou utile.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : try an idea on for size (Try this idea on for size: what if we opened a café?)

Synonymes : consider, weigh up, think over

Expressions courantes : try on for size, try something on for size

encaisser un coup

Recevoir un coup ou subir une attaque ; s’emploie souvent dans une menace.

En anglais simple : 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!"

Comment l'utiliser : try this/that on for size (“Try this on for size!” he shouted as he swung his fist.)

Synonymes : take that

Expressions courantes : try on for size, try this on for size