TRIAL BALLOON
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Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Trial Balloon.
Trial Balloon - as a noun
A test of public opinion
A balloon sent up to test air currents
Example Sentences
"The politician floated a trial balloon to test public opinion on his new policy proposal."
"The company released a trial balloon to gauge customer interest in a potential new product."
"The professor used a trial balloon to introduce a controversial idea for class discussion."
"The government's trial balloon about increasing taxes did not receive a positive response from the public."
"The trial balloon of a potential merger between the two companies caused speculation among investors."