testing the waters
试探、探听或了解某种事物或情况的可能性，尤其是在做出决定之前
口语·试探反应或可能性
英文释义
to cautiously or tentatively explore or try something
例句
He's testing the waters by asking a few friends about their interest.
典故来源
与testing _ waters同源，强调试探性行动。