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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The array of exercises sees strength, speed, agility and jumping ability put to the test and then their scores are able to be ranked against their peers, both this year and also historically.
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Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Denise Richards was truly put to the test on this season of Special Forces.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
That defensive toughness will be put to the test against Boston College's run-heavy offense.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
As the industry watches these developments unfold, the resilience and innovative spirit of businesses will undoubtedly be put to the test.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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Ben Morse, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Denise Richards was truly put to the test on this season of Special Forces.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
That defensive toughness will be put to the test against Boston College's run-heavy offense.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
As the industry watches these developments unfold, the resilience and innovative spirit of businesses will undoubtedly be put to the test.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Put (someone or something) to the test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20%28someone%20or%20something%29%20to%20the%20test. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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