test the waters
Verb
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Verb
- (idiomatic) To 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.
- dip one's toe in the water
- put out feelers
- French: tâter le terrain, prendre la température
- Italian: tastare il terreno, sondare
- Spanish: tantear el terreno, catar el melón
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