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on trial

[on trial] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. For testing or trying out for a time before making a decision. * /I was lucky that I had bought the machine on […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

trial and error

[trial and error] {n.} A way of solving problems by trying different possible solutions until you find one that works. * /John found the short circuit by trial and error./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

trial balloon

[trial balloon] {n.} A hint about a plan of action that is given out to find out what people will say. * /John mentioned the class presidency to Bill as […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stand trial

[stand trial] {v. phr.} To submit to a trial by court. * /The case has been postponed and he may not have to stand trial until next April./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

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