get one's feet wet

Embark on a new venture, start into new territory. For example, I've only had a few cello lessons-I've barely gotten my feet wet. This expression alludes to the timid swimmer slowly getting into the water. [Late 1500s]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Titus	TI-tuws (Ancient Roman), TIE-təs (English)	Ancient Roman, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Jody	JO-dee	English
Harland	['ha:lənd]
Tsubame	tsoo-bah-me	Japanese (Rare)
Adino	-	Biblical
Coats	[kəuts]