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投石问路
tóu​shí​wèn​lù

to test the waters

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投石问路/ 投石問路 tóu​shí​wèn​lù to test the waters

Literally means to toss a stone to check the path ahead; used to describe taking a small initial action to gauge a situation before proceeding with a major plan.

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