try on for size

provare, misurare

Indossare brevemente un vestito per verificare se è della misura giusta.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: try something on for size (Try this jacket on for size before you buy it.)

Sinonimi: try on

Espressioni comuni: try on for size, try something on for size

provare, sperimentare

Provare qualcosa per vedere se funziona bene per le proprie esigenze.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: try something on for size (We tried the new schedule on for size before making it permanent.)

Sinonimi: try out, test

Espressioni comuni: try on for size, try something on for size

valutare, prendere in considerazione

Riflettere su un’idea per capire se sembra adatta o utile.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: try an idea on for size (Try this idea on for size: what if we opened a café?)

Sinonimi: consider, weigh up, think over

Espressioni comuni: try on for size, try something on for size

ricevere un colpo

Subire un colpo o un attacco; spesso si usa come minaccia.

In inglese semplice: 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!"

Come si usa: try this/that on for size (“Try this on for size!” he shouted as he swung his fist.)

Sinonimi: take that

Espressioni comuni: try on for size, try this on for size