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test the waters

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test the waters
to try something new We are testing the waters to see if online ads increase sales.
Related vocabulary: float an idea
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of test the waters (to put your toe into water to see how cold it is)
See also: test, Waters


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The Google Adsense program is the perfect starter money making idea for someone trying test the waters of making money online There are ads available in just about any category in any niche and this is probably the most widely used ad program online that allows just about anyone to make money through commission on advertising The Google Adsense program is the perfect starter money making idea for someone trying test the waters of making money online.
This low minimum makes it very easy for gun dealers to test the waters and see if their female customers are ready for serious hunting gear.
So you want to test the waters of Real Estate Investing.
 
 
 
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