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trial balloon
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trial balloon
n.
An idea or a plan advanced tentatively to test public reaction.
[From the use of balloons to test weather conditions.]
trial balloon
n
a tentative action or statement designed to test public opinion on a controversial matter Compare ballon d'essai
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Noun1.trial balloontrial balloon - a test of public opinion            
test, trial run, tryout, trial - trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
2.trial balloontrial balloon - a balloon sent up to test air currents
balloon - large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air


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