trial balloon
idiomAn idea, suggestion, or prospective action, product, etc., offered to an audience or group in order to test whether it generates acceptance or interest.
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balloon goes up
Something exciting, risky, or troublesome begins.
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balloon knot
The anus.
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make trial of
To check the quality, reliability, performance or genuineness of (something or someone).
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stand trial
To sustain the trial or examination of a cause; not to give up without trial.
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trial by fire
Any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve.
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trial by media
The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.