get your feet wet
Juan: You said that you wanted to learn karate. Did you start taking lessons yet?
Ricky: I want to, but I’m a complete beginner. I don’t know how to start.
Juan: Just take a one-day trial lesson to get your feet wet. Then you can join a beginners’ class.
Explanation: The phrase “get your feet wet” means to test a situation, or to try something lightly without being too serious. It is like touching your feet in the water before you jump into the ocean.
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