get one's feet wet
Try something new
To get one's feet wet is to gain initial experience with something new or unfamiliar—a cautious first step before diving in fully.
The image is of wading into water rather than plunging: I'm just getting my feet wet with Python programming.
Often used when someone is beginning to explore a field, skill, or situation.
- beginTo start something
- stepFoot movement forward
- embarkBoard for travel
- dabbleEngage superficially
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
explore · start · baby steps · dip · test the waters · wade · water · train · apprentice · puddle · learn the ropes · learn by doing · venture · experiment · newcomer · break the ice · test · try
get one's feet wetjump in with both feet
Commit wholeheartedly at once
go all in · plunge in · throw oneself into · go whole hog · take the plunge
get one's feet wetkeep one's distance
Remain apart from others
hold back · abstain · avoid · play it safe · hedge one's bets