Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

to-dip-your-toes

idiom

/tʊ dɪp jʊər toʊz/

Definition

To try something new in a cautious or tentative way.

Examples

Before starting the new job, she decided to dip her toes in by attending a few training sessions.
He didn’t want to make a big investment right away; he preferred to dip his toes by starting with a small project.

Meaning

This phrase suggests a careful approach to experiencing or involving oneself in a new activity, akin to someone carefully dipping their toes into the water before fully committing to swimming in it.