try it on (with somebody)

成語所屬單字try

try it on (with somebody) — 慣用語

1. To behave badly or test someone's limits to get what you want, knowing it might

1.慣用語
釋義

試探底線

To behave badly or test someone's limits to get what you want, knowing it might annoy them.

例句

The student tried it on with the substitute teacher by talking loudly.

My little brother always tries it on with Mom when she's busy.