Examples:

• I'm not sure if I want to invest in this stock market, I think I'll just dip my toe in the water first.
• I'm thinking about starting a business, but I want to dip my toe in the water before making a full commitment.
• I've never tried meditation before, I think I'll dip my toe in the water and see how it goes.
• I'm thinking about going back to school, but I want to dip my toe in the water by taking one class first.
• I've never been bungee jumping before, I think I'll dip my toe in the water by trying a lower jump first.
• I'm thinking about running a marathon, but I want to dip my toe in the water by starting with a 5k race first.
• I've never tried public speaking before, I think I'll dip my toe in the water by giving a small presentation first.
• I'm thinking about joining a sports team, but I want to dip my toe in the water by trying a pick-up game first.
• I've never tried rock climbing before, I think I'll dip my toe in the water by starting with an indoor gym first.
• I'm thinking about learning a new instrument, but I want to dip my toe in the water by taking a beginner's class first.
• I've never tried scuba diving before, I think I'll dip my toe in the water by taking a Discover Scuba class first.
• I'm thinking about starting a new hobby, but I want to dip my toe in the water by trying a few different options first.
• I've never tried a new cuisine before, I think I'll dip my toe in the water by trying a small dish first.
• I'm thinking about starting a new job, but I want to dip my toe in the water by doing a trial run first.
• I've never tried a new workout before, I think I'll dip my toe in the water by starting with a beginner's class first.