Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “test the waters“ and its meaning is “to examine people’s opinions, interests, reactions or feelings before starting a course of action”.
Example Sentence: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a flurry of diplomatic activity in New Delhi: some visitors came to test the waters, some to discuss life beyond Ukraine, some to seek solidarity, and some others to issue veiled warnings. New Delhi has been forthcoming and patient. What, however, hasn’t gone down very well in India is the public chastisement of its Russia policy i.e., the decision to continue its trade with Russia and unwillingness to condemn Russian aggression.
This phrase is present in The Hindu article Playing the strategic autonomy game and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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