try it on

phrase

British, informal
1
: to behave badly so that someone becomes annoyed or angry
often + with
Don't take any notice of him—he's only trying it on with you.
2
: to try to start a sexual relationship with someone
often + with
He tried it on with a girl at the pub.

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“Try it on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/try%20it%20on. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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