test the waters

成語所屬單字test

test the waters — 慣用語

1. to try something carefully before deciding whether to commit to it fully

1.慣用語
釋義

試探;先試試看再做決定

to try something carefully before deciding whether to commit to it fully

例句

Léa tested the waters by offering a few handmade bags to friends before opening an online shop.

The company tested the waters with a small advertising campaign before launching nationally.