Meaning of the word "test the waters" in English
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test the waters
US /tɛst ðə ˈwɔtərz/
UK /tɛst ðə ˈwɔtərz/
Idiom
1.
to try something out cautiously before committing oneself to it
Example:
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Before investing all his savings, he decided to test the waters with a small amount.
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The company is testing the waters with a new product in a limited market.
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