Try that for size. It's the new software programme I've been working on.
The government is still trying some ideas on for size before committing itself to action.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
try (something) (on) for size — to test something so you can form an opinion about it. I don t think everyone would be happy working here, but you should try it on for size and see if it s right for you. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of try on something(= put on… … New idioms dictionary
try something for size — try (something) for size British & Australian, American & Australian to test something or to think about an idea in order to decide whether it works or whether you can use it. Try that for size. It s the new software programme I ve been working… … New idioms dictionary
for size — phrasal 1. : for the purpose of determining adequacy or proper fit usually used with try try on a hat for size try a dramatic role for size 2. : according to the various sizes these things are going to have to be separated for size James Jones … Useful english dictionary
try that on for size — see if you like that, consider that This TV has a 48 screen. Try that on for size … English idioms
try something on for size — assess whether something is suitable he was trying on the role for size … Useful english dictionary
To Try for the Sun — Infobox Single Name = To Try for the Sun Cover size = Caption = Original Hickory 45 1402 Artist = Donovan from Album = Fairytale A side = B side = Turquoise (US) Released = January 1966 (US) Format = 7 Recorded = Genre = folk Length = 2:44 (Side… … Wikipedia
try on — / try out [v] evaluate, test appraise, audition, check out, demonstrate, experiment, fit, give a try, have a dry run*, have a fitting*, inspect, practice, probe, prove, put into practice, put to the test, sample, scrutinize, taste, try for size,… … New thesaurus
try out — try on / try out [v] evaluate, test appraise, audition, check out, demonstrate, experiment, fit, give a try, have a dry run*, have a fitting*, inspect, practice, probe, prove, put into practice, put to the test, sample, scrutinize, taste, try for … New thesaurus
try — v. & n. v. ( ies, ied) 1 intr. make an effort with a view to success (often foll. by to + infin.; colloq. foll. by and + infin.: tried to be on time; try and be early; I shall try hard). Usage: Use with and is uncommon in the past tense and in… … Useful english dictionary
try — (v.) c.1300, examine judiciously, sit in judgment of, from Anglo Fr. trier (late 13c.), from O.Fr. trier to pick out, cull (12c.), from Gallo Romance *triare, of unknown origin. The ground sense is separate out (the good) by examination. Meaning… … Etymology dictionary
