sized
Related to sized: seized
pocket-sized
Said of an item that is small enough in size that it could, at least hypothetically, fit inside one's pocket. I have a pocket-sized pack of tissues in my purse, if you need one. I love going through my grandparents' massive unabridged dictionary—it puts my pocket-sized version to shame!
size up
To observe and form an opinion about or estimation of someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "size" and "up." I strolled around the arena sizing up the competition. Always size up a car in person before you agree to buy it. I sized you up the minute you walked in the room.
See also: size, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
size someone or something up
to observe someone or something to get information; to check someone or something out. The comedian sized the audience up and decided not to use his new material. I like to size up a situation before I act.
See also: size, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
size up
Make an estimate, opinion, or judgment of, as in She sized up her opponent and decided to withdraw from the election. This usage transfers measuring the size of something to broader meaning. [Late 1800s]
See also: size, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
size up
v.
To make an estimate, opinion, or judgment of someone or something: She sized up her opponent. He sized the location up.
See also: size, up
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- pocket-sized
- like a clown's pocket
- pocket pool
- play pocket pool
- eight ball
- pocket protector
- out-of-pocket expenses
- pocket rocket
- pocket-rocket
- snotrag