Phrasal Verbs with Try: Meanings, and Example Sentences
- Try back: Phone back.
- I missed his call, so I need to try him back and see what he wanted.
- The receptionist asked the customer to leave his contact details and assured him that she would try back later.
- She left a message asking her friend to try her back as soon as possible.
- Try for: Make an attempt to get something.
- He's going to try for a promotion at work.
- They decided to try for a loan to start their own business.
- She's been training hard to try for a place on the national team.
- Try it on: Provoke someone by being annoying or behaving badly; attempt to get something, usually by deceit, without great hopes of success.
- He's just trying it on to get a reaction out of you. Don't let it bother you.
- The child was trying it on by throwing a tantrum to get what she wanted.
- He's always trying it on with his excuses to avoid doing his share of the work.
- Try on: Put clothes on to see if they fit.
- She tried on several dresses before finding the perfect one for the event.
- He wanted to try on the shoes to make sure they were comfortable.
- The salesperson assisted her in trying on different outfits in the fitting room.
- Try out: Test; test something to see if you like it or want to buy it; be tested for a sports team.
- They tried out the new software to see if it met their requirements.
- Before buying a car, it's a good idea to try it out with a test drive.
- He's excited to try out for the basketball team and showcase his skills.
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