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
Salvador	sahl-bah-DHOR	Spanish
Timaeus	tie-MEE-əs (English)	Ancient Greek (Latinized), Biblical Latin, Biblical
Monet	[mɔ:'nei]
Godric	GAHD-rik (English)	Anglo-Saxon
Beylke	-	Yiddish
Pansy	PAN-zee	English