Como Pronunciar "test the waters"
expression
TEST thuh WAW-terz
TEST thuh WAW-tuhz
Definição
To try something in a small or careful way to see what will happen or to see if it is a good idea before becoming more involved.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈtɛst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔtɝz
Inglês Britânico
tˈɛst/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːtəz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
TEST thuh WAW-terz
UK
TEST thuh WAW-tuhz
Ouça em Contexto
I'm not sure if we should move, so let's test the waters first.
Before launching the new product, the company decided to test the waters.
She wanted to test the waters before starting her own business.
Let’s post a few photos and test the waters before announcing the whole project.