Phrasal Verbs With 'Try It On'

We have 2 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Try It On'.

Try it on

Meaning:

Provoke someone by being annoying or behaving badly

Example:

The children were TRYING IT ON all night until I lost my temper.

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Try it on

Meaning:

Attempt to get something, usually by deceit, without great hopes of success

Example:

He knew I wasn't got to let him do it- he was just TRYING IT ON.

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