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Test the waters

Verb

Definitions

1.VerbTo explore or probe, as before making a commitment.

"Taking classes in a subject is a good way to test the waters and explore a potential career."

Synonyms

dip one's toe in the water put one's toe in the water test out give something a whirl get one's feet wet give something a try give something a go put out feelers test drive dip one's toe in test-drive try it on

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