size up
US /saɪz ʌp/
UK /saɪz ʌp/
1.
évaluer, jauger
to assess or evaluate a person or situation
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He tried to size up his opponent before the match.
Il a essayé de jauger son adversaire avant le match.
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She quickly sized up the situation and knew what to do.
Elle a rapidement évalué la situation et su quoi faire.