Meaning of 'Dip your toes in the water'
What does the saying 'Dip your toes in the water' mean?
Idiom: Dip your toes in the water
Meaning:
If you dip your toes in the water, you try something tentatively because you are not sure whether it will work or not.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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