Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

suck-it-and-see

idiom
/sʌk ɪt ənd siː/
Definition
A phrase meaning to try something out to see what happens or what effect it has, often without having full knowledge of what the outcome will be.
Examples
  • We decided to suck-it-and-see with the new marketing strategy to gauge its effectiveness.
  • Though the project seemed risky, the team agreed to suck-it-and-see before making a final decision.
Meaning
To experiment with something before forming a firm opinion or conclusion about it.
Synonyms
  • try it out
  • test it out
  • give it a go