toe in the water
Example Sentences
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The show appears to be dipping a toe in the water to see if there would be interest in a full-blown series, which would be the first since 1981.
From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026
As Hazen said: "I like to think of this as we've just dipped our toe in the water, and we looked out and there is this ocean of possibilities."
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2023
“This is them dipping a toe in the water and gauging reaction.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 22, 2023
It’s definitely going to be a shock to the system, but a toe in the water, so to speak, and hopefully help me be more competitive the next time I do it.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
Stern's finally dipped his toe in the water, with that business over Waern, and we might be able to do something.
From The Best Made Plans by Dongen, H. R. van
