trial balloon

US /ˈtraɪəl bəˈluːn/
UK /ˈtraɪəl bəˈluːn/
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balon percobaan, ide percobaan

something said or done in order to find out what people's reactions or opinions are

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The politician floated a trial balloon about tax reform to gauge public opinion.
Politikus itu meluncurkan balon percobaan tentang reformasi pajak untuk mengukur opini publik.
The article served as a trial balloon for the company's new policy.
Artikel itu berfungsi sebagai balon percobaan untuk kebijakan baru perusahaan.