Dip your toe in Meaning in English
expression
释义
To try something new in a small or cautious way, just to test or experience it before fully committing.
用法与细微差别
Informal idiom, often used for starting new activities or jobs. Commonly appears as 'dip your toe in the water.' Implies caution and testing before a bigger step. Not used for physical action, only metaphorical.
例句
She wants to dip her toe in before joining the team full-time.
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Why not dip your toe in and see if you like painting?
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I just want to dip my toe in to see how the class works.
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He decided to dip his toe in the tech industry before switching careers.
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A lot of people dip their toe in investing with a small amount of money first.
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I’m not ready to move abroad yet—I’m just going to dip my toe in by taking a summer course there.
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