Meaning of the word "trial balloon" in English
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trial balloon
US /ˈtraɪəl bəˈluːn/
UK /ˈtraɪəl bəˈluːn/

Noun
1.
something said or done in order to find out what people's reactions or opinions are
Example:
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The politician floated a trial balloon about tax reform to gauge public opinion.
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The article served as a trial balloon for the company's new policy.
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