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.

Examples of try it on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lumi Glotion has so many uses; try it on the body, as a primer for glowy makeup, or as a skin tint for a quick routine. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026

The Trench Coat A pop of red has been one of our favorite styling tricks—why not try it on for size as emboldened outerwear? — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026

Before Catherine arrives, Rachel gifts Anna a push-up bra and tells her to try it on. — Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026

Below is how to try it on your Android phone right now. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for try it on

• aileron
• antiphon
• autobahn
• carillon
• castellan
• celadon
• cephalon
• cynodon
• denouement
• deuteron
• echelon
• epsilon