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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That slate of matchups will feature some of the best frontcourt players in the league, meaning he will quickly be put to the test.
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Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Her skills will be put to the test when she's paired with a more by-the-book type detective, played by Daniel Sunjata.
High Potential premieres Tuesday, Sept. 17 on ABC.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
Starting today, both sides’ arguments will be put to the test in what’s expected to be a weekslong trial before US district judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2024
From transformative beauty essentials to game-changing home gear and the latest tech, these picks have been put to the test and earned their cult status among savvy shoppers.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Her skills will be put to the test when she's paired with a more by-the-book type detective, played by Daniel Sunjata.
High Potential premieres Tuesday, Sept. 17 on ABC.
—Breanne L. Heldman, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
Starting today, both sides’ arguments will be put to the test in what’s expected to be a weekslong trial before US district judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 9 Sep. 2024
From transformative beauty essentials to game-changing home gear and the latest tech, these picks have been put to the test and earned their cult status among savvy shoppers.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for put (someone or something) to the test
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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 1 Dec. 2024.
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