run something up the flagpole
试探性地提出或公开一个想法或计划,以观察反应或获取意见
口语·试探性提出想法
英文释义
to test or try out an idea, suggestion, or proposal to see if it is well-received or popular
例句
Let's run this new marketing idea up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes.
典故来源
源自美国军事或商业文化,指升起旗帜测试风向,比喻试探性地提出想法看反应。