put (someone/something) to the test

to find out how good someone or something is.

Those icy roads certainly put my driving to the test.

An explosion in the subway put police and firefighters to the test.

• get in on the act
• get in on the ground floor
• get in someone's hair
• get in the way
• get in the way of
• get in the way of something
• get into a huddle
• get into a lather
• get into a rut
• get into bed
• get into bed with
• get into bed with someone
• get into deep water
• get into gear
• get into hot water
• get into stride
• get into the act
• get into the spirit of
• get into the spirit of something
• get into the swing of it
• get into the swing of things
• get in touch
• get into your stride
• get itchy feet
• get it in the neck