try on . try on {v.} To put (clothing) on to see if it fits. She tried on several pairs of shoes before she found one she liked. The clerk told him to try the coat on. Categories: add yours {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment