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Try Them On: Meaning, Examples & How to Use (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：test clothing for fit (try them on)
try them on
/traɪ ðəm ɑːn/
phr. v.
To put on clothes, shoes, or accessories to see if they fit and look good on you before deciding to buy them.
test clothing for fit
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/tɛst ˈkloʊðɪŋ fɔːr fɪt/
phr. v.
To put on an item of clothing, shoes, or accessory to see if it fits properly and looks good before deciding to buy it.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old English 'try' (test) + 'on' (onto); indicates testing by putting on.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine tying a ribbon on yourself to check if it fits—that's trying it on.
📖 Example
I found two pairs of jeans I like, so I'm going to try them on in the fitting room.
I saw two jeans I like, and I will test them on in the changing room to check the fit.
🔗 Collocations
try on a shirt – put on a shirt to test fit
try on shoes – put on shoes to test fit
try on a dress – put on a dress to test fit
🔄 Synonyms
try for size (phrase) – to test something by wearing it to see if it fits or is suitable
test on (phr. v.) – to put on and check for suitability
fit check (n.) – the act of verifying that clothing fits properly
🚫 Antonyms
📖 Cultural Story
The practice of trying on clothes became common in the 19th century with the emergence of departmental stores and fitting rooms, transforming shopping habits.
Meaning 2：test ideas or methods (try them on)
try them on
/traɪ ðəm ɑːn/
phr. v.
To experiment with or test different options (like ideas, methods, or styles) to see which one works best for you.
test ideas or methods
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/tɛst aɪˈdiːəz ɔːr ˈmɛθədz/
phr. v.
To experiment with or test different options such as strategies, techniques, or approaches to discover which works best.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I heard about these new study techniques from my friend. I think I'll try them on this weekend to see if they help.
My friend shared some new study methods with me. I plan to test them out this weekend to check their effectiveness.
🔗 Collocations
try on a new approach – test a new approach
try on different methods – test different methods
try on a strategy – test a strategy
🔄 Synonyms
experiment with (phr. v.) – to try out new ideas or methods to see what happens
test out (phr. v.) – to use something to see if it works or is suitable
give a try (phrase) – to attempt using something to evaluate its effectiveness
🚫 Antonyms
ignore (v.) – to refuse to consider or test an idea or method
reject (v.) – to refuse to accept or use something without testing
stick with the old (phrase) – to continue using familiar methods instead of trying new ones
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