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
Stern's finally dipped his toe in the water, with that business over Waern, and we might be able to do something.
From The Best Made Plans by Dongen, H. R. van
