dip a toe
- wadeWalk through impeding substance
- testEvaluative examination
- waterClear essential liquid
- tentativeUncertain and provisional
- hesitatePause in uncertainty
shallow · edge · cautious · explore · dabble · splash · ripple · pool · cold · warm · ankle · surface · beach · lake · shiver · inch · slowly · curious
commitment level
dip a toeplunge in
Start abruptly, without preparation
go all in · jump in with both feet · throw oneself into · go whole hog · bet the farm
caution vs. boldness
dip a toethrow caution to the wind
Act recklessly, disregarding consequences
take the plunge · rush in · damn the torpedoes · charge ahead · go for broke