put (someone or something) to the test

idiom

: to cause (someone or something) to be in a situation that shows how strong, good, etc., that person or thing really is

Tomorrow's game will really put the team to the test.

We decided to put the theory to the test with a little experiment.

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And this morning, their efforts are being put to the test in a series of court challenges throughout the nation. —

ABC News, 9 Feb. 2025 Sunday 🧙‍♂️The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers: Watch the extended version of the iconic trilogy's second installment, where the battle of Middle-earth begins and Frodo is put to the test. 11am at Alamo Drafthouse. —

Nadia Lopez, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025 That concept is now being put to the test, as BlueGreen is popularizing the idea that treating harmful algal blooms can also be a form of carbon removal, which can help combat climate change. —

Diana Kruzman, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Jan. 2025 Cleveland's perfect record will be put to the test against a Boston team that has traditionally been tough to beat at home. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put (someone or something) to the test

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