raise the flag and see who salutes

To suggest something in order to gauge interest in it. It's a controversial plan, so just raise the flag and see who salutes. Their reactions will give us a good idea of how to proceed.

See also: and, flag, raise, salute, see, who

See also:

fly a kite
fly a/your kite
float an idea
send up a trial balloon
trial balloon
be flying a kite
run up
run-up
flag up
test the water(s)

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