try on for size

試着する

服の大きさが体に合うか確かめるため、試しに着る。

やさしい英語で： 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?

使い方： try something on for size (Try this jacket on for size before you buy it.)

類義語： try on

よく使う表現： try on for size, try something on for size

試してみる、適性を確かめる

自分に合っていて役に立つか、試して確かめる。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： try something on for size (We tried the new schedule on for size before making it permanent.)

類義語： try out, test

よく使う表現： try on for size, try something on for size

検討する、考えてみる

ある考えが自分に合うか、役立つかを考えてみる。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： try an idea on for size (Try this idea on for size: what if we opened a café?)

類義語： consider, weigh up, think over

よく使う表現： try on for size, try something on for size

一撃を食らう

殴られるなどの攻撃を受ける。相手を脅す言い方によく使う。

やさしい英語で： 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!"

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

類義語： take that

よく使う表現： try on for size, try this on for size