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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There is less than a year now before these theories are put to the test as the Archer Midnight air taxi starts commercial services in Abu Dhabi.
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James Morris, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Though the idea has not been put to the test under competition yet, Emery’s intentions are clear — not to disturb Villa’s overarching principles, only strengthen them.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
The Poppa’s House actress, 52, recently spoke with PEOPLE about her upcoming BET+ original movie, Queens of Christmas, which premieres Dec. 19, and how friendships are put to the test before the ladies learn the true meaning of sisterhood.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The strength of those relationships will be put to the test during brewing battles over potential national right-to-work legislation, which the union opposes, and the PRO Act, which would expand protections related to employees’ rights to organize and collectively bargain.
—Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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James Morris, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Though the idea has not been put to the test under competition yet, Emery’s intentions are clear — not to disturb Villa’s overarching principles, only strengthen them.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
The Poppa’s House actress, 52, recently spoke with PEOPLE about her upcoming BET+ original movie, Queens of Christmas, which premieres Dec. 19, and how friendships are put to the test before the ladies learn the true meaning of sisterhood.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The strength of those relationships will be put to the test during brewing battles over potential national right-to-work legislation, which the union opposes, and the PRO Act, which would expand protections related to employees’ rights to organize and collectively bargain.
—Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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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 27 Dec. 2024.
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