Idiom: get one's feet wet
Meaning
Idiom: get one's feet wet
- to try or experience something different or risky (especially for the first time)
Example sentences
— I finally decided to get my feet wet and registered for acting classes.
— The hardest part of sky diving was getting my feet wet—after that I was addicted to it.
— My boyfriend and I dated for seven years so it was really hard to get my feet wet when we broke up, especially since so many people meet online now.
— I was scared to travel internationally so I went to Canada just to get my feet wet.
— Don't worry, when you first start skiing they'll help you go down the bunny hill to get your feet wet and you won't have to go down a giant slope.
— Snorkeling is a great way to get your feet wet before learning how to scuba dive.
— I volunteered at a hospital to get my feet wet before becoming a nursing assistant.
Synonyms
- dip one's toe in
- test the waters
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