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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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 Facticity was put to the test during the most recent presidential debate, checking almost 250 claims in near real-time. —

Harry Booth, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 Nonetheless, their backcourt depth and scoring options will be put to the test. —

Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 The new checkpoint will be put to the test Friday and Saturday, when the rail lines encounter a World Series crowd making its way to and from Dodger Stadium. —

Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put (someone or something) to the test

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