Phrase guide

dip one's toe in

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To explore or begin; to enter or get involved in tentatively and for the first time.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, idiomatic

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: παίρνω το βάπτισμα του πυρός (paírno to váptisma tou pyrós) — begin to explore, get involved
  • Portuguese: dar os primeiros passos — begin to explore, get involved
  • Portuguese: pegar a manha — begin to explore, get involved