try it on
idiom
British, informal
1
: to behave badly so that someone becomes annoyed or angry
—often + with
Don't take any notice of him—he's only trying it on with you.
2
: to try to start a sexual relationship with someone
—often + with
He tried it on with a girl at the pub.
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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