try on (v.)
to test clothing
Examples
- Try on the shirt.
Key rules
- Try on means put clothing on to check the fit
- Try on a shirt, try it on
- Separable: try the shirt on
Common mistakes
- I tried the shirt on it โ I tried it on
Use cases
- Shopping
- Changing rooms
- Fitting clothes
๐ก Tip: Try on is used for clothes; try is also used for food.