to try it on
01
to test how much someone will tolerate by pushing their limits or patience
Dialect
British
British
例子
He tried it on by constantly asking for favors, but eventually she said no.
She tried it on with her boss by arriving late to work every day.
02
to attempt to deceive, flirt, or manipulate someone, usually for personal gain
DialectBritish
British例子
He was just trying it on when he said he could help her with the project.
She knew he was trying it on when he asked for her phone number.
