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send up a trial balloon What does send up a trial balloon mean?	to suggest something and see how people respond to it	The company sent up a trial balloon to see how people would react to their new product.
send up a trial balloon What does send up a trial balloon mean?	to suggest something and see how people react to it	The company sent up a trial balloon to see how people would react to their new product.
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draw up (something) or draw (something) up What does "draw up (something) or draw (something) up" mean?	to put something in writing, to prepare documents or legal papers	They were able to draw up the contract while we were waiting.
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feather in one`s cap What does "feather in one`s cap" mean?	something to be proud of, an honor	Winning the speech contest was a feather in my son's cap and we are very proud of him.
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As one man What does "As one man" mean?	If people do something as one man, then they do it at exactly the same time or in complete agreement.
Up to snuff What does "Up to snuff" mean?	If something isn't up to snuff, it doesn't meet the standard expected.
cast a vote What does "cast a vote" mean?	to vote for something	I cast a vote in the election for a new class president.

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Send Up A Trial Balloon Idiom