dips one's finger in

A form of dip one's finger in — To take a small, cautious sample of something, or to become minimally involved in an activity, process, or project.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of dip one's finger in
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APA

dips one's finger in. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dips%20one's%20finger%20in

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dips one's finger in,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dips%20one's%20finger%20in.

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