an acid test



an acid test

a test which will really prove the value, quality, or truth of something The new show was well received but viewing figures for the next episode will be the real acid test. The acid test for the product will be whether people actually buy it.
See also: acid, test

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ealdr&Aelig;D-Anglo-Saxon
Kwasi-Western African, Akan
TillieTIL-eeEnglish
WendyWEN-deeEnglish
ÁLvaroAHL-bah-ro (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Vibius-Ancient Roman