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Значение идиомы try out

[try out] {v. phr.} 1. To test by trial or by experimenting.

Hetried golf out to see if he would like it.

The scientists triedout thousands of chemicals before they found the right one.

Thecoach wants to try the new play out in the first game.

2. To try fora place on a team or in a group.

Tom tried out for the basketballteam.

Shirley will try out for the lead in the play.

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