try it on

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try it on (British & Australian)

to behave badly or to try to deceive people, especially in order to make them do something for you. He's not really ill, he's just trying it on. (often in continuous tenses) I'm not giving her any money. If she tries it on with me I'll just refuse. (sometimes + with)

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