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trial balloon
noun
: something that you do or say in order to find out what people think about an idea, plan, etc.
Full Definition of TRIAL BALLOON
: a project or scheme tentatively announced in order to test public opinion
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First Known Use of TRIAL BALLOON
1935
Rhymes with TRIAL BALLOON
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