to dip (also put, stick, etc.) one's toe in (the water) and variants: to try something new cautiously or gradually; to experiment tentatively.
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释义 | the world > action or operation > endeavour > trial or experiment > try experiments or make experiment [verb (intransitive)] > make trial run of something (2) to dip one's toe in (the water)1901 to dip (also put, stick, etc.) one's toe in (the water) and variants: to try something new cautiously or gradually; to experiment tentatively. to try it on the (or a) dog1903 To test the effect of (a thing) on (a person, thing, etc.). to try it on the (or a) dog: to test the effectiveness of something on someone regarded… |
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