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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To remember it as a day when our democracy was put to the test and prevailed. —

Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025 All of which is likely to be put to the test ahead of the festive fixture rush. —

Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 The reality star made waves in season 3 as her relationship with Nick Tramontin was put to the test to figure out if an engagement or breakup was on the horizon. —

Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 The Lions’ approach was put to the test in the 2024 NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers, when Campbell decided to go for it on two fourth downs in the second half. —

Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 28 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put (someone or something) to the test

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