Meaning Of The Word Trial balloon

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Trial balloon Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Trial balloon?

trial balloon
countable noun: A trial balloon is a proposal that you mention or an action that you try in order to find out other people's reactions to it, especially if you think they are likely to oppose it.

trial balloon in American English
pilot balloon
noun: a statement, program, or the like issued publicly as a means of determining reactions in advance

trial balloon in British English
noun: a tentative action or statement designed to test public opinion on a controversial matter

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