toe in the water

Example Sentences

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The show appears to be dipping a toe in the water to see if there would be interest in a full-blown series, which would be the first since 1981.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

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

After going through a breakup last year, Connie Li, a software engineer, rejoined the dating apps, ready to dip her toe in the water again.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2023

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

From Washington Post • Apr. 22, 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