dip your toe into something

dip (one's) toe into (something)

To tentatively begin or get involved in a new experience. Likened to gently placing one's toe into water to test its temperature. I studied graphic design in college, but I've been dipping my toe into writing fiction lately. I've always wanted to travel the world, but I've never left the US. I'll dip my toe into it this summer, though, with a short trip to Toronto.
See also: dip, toe
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dip your toe into something

begin to do or test something cautiously.
The image here is of putting your toe briefly into water in order to check the temperature.
See also: dip, something, toe
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • boiling point
  • bloom of youth
  • a change of tack
  • (one's) (hand)writing is like chicken scratch
  • a Monday morning quarterback
  • broom closet
  • closet
  • wipe (one's) slate clean
  • wipe slate clean and wipe the slate clean
  • wipe the slate clean
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