size up
US /saɪz ʌp/
UK /saɪz ʌp/
1.
avaliar, analisar
to assess or evaluate a person or situation
:
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He tried to size up his opponent before the match.
Ele tentou avaliar seu oponente antes da partida.
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She quickly sized up the situation and knew what to do.
Ela rapidamente avaliou a situação e soube o que fazer.