on approval

on approval
on approval
for examination, with the privilege of return. •

I ordered the merchandise on approval so I could send it back if I didn't like it.

Sorry, you can't buy this on approval. All sales are final.

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{adv. phr.} With the understanding that the thing may be refused. * /Mr. Grey bought his camera on approval./ * /The company offered to send a package of stamps on approval./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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