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Test the waters

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Subtle Caution

Implies careful consideration before full commitment; often used when unsure about outcome.

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She decided to test the waters by submitting her artwork to smaller galleries first.
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Initial Exploration

Suggests gathering information or a reaction without making a significant investment.

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They tested the waters with a soft launch of their product in a select market.
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Casual Inquiry

Used when someone informally checks interest or opinion, often in conversation.

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Just to test the waters, he mentioned his new idea during the team meeting.
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