toe in the water

Example Sentences

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He adds: "The only way to do this is to dip your toe in the water and get involved."

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

As Hazen said: "I like to think of this as we've just dipped our toe in the water, and we looked out and there is this ocean of possibilities."

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2023

“This is them dipping a toe in the water and gauging reaction.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 2023

“For now, you’ve seen them dip their toe in the water on a national level for sports,” the source said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2023

"He won't dare to put as much as a toe in the water at Atlantic City until he is dead sure it is safe."

From The Rover Boys in Business Or, The search for the missing bonds by Stratemeyer, Edward