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try sth on

phrasal verb with try
 
 
/traɪ/ verb

Definition

A2 to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it: Try on the shoes to see if they fit. What a lovely dress - why don't you try it on for size (= to discover whether it fits)?Putting clothes on
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