put (someone or something) to the test

idiom

: to cause (someone or something) to be in a situation that shows how strong, good, etc., that person or thing really is

Tomorrow's game will really put the team to the test.

We decided to put the theory to the test with a little experiment.

Examples of put (someone or something) to the test in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Summer is when the Chicago Police Department is put to the test, and ShotSpotter has been a key tool since 2018, when then-Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed the contract. —

David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024 Meanwhile, Colin and Penelope’s friendship continued to flourish during season 2, while Eloise and Penelope’s friendship was put to the test. —

Francesca Gariano, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 Romero’s tenure leading the UFW was put to the test almost immediately after assuming the presidency. —

Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024 And keep scrolling below for even more pest repellent best-sellers to put to the test throughout the season. —

Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2024 His survival skills are also put to the test throughout the film, showcasing his ability to navigate challenging situations with integrity. —

Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 Rulers will rise and fall, alliances will be put to the test. —

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2024 Delayed by a tight hamstring, Luciano debuted behind Logan Webb on Thursday, meaning he would quickly be put to the test with the majors’ top ground-ball pitcher on the mound. —

Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024 The same story will be playing out in the coming days, weeks and — hopefully not — months as the supply chain, which has proven repeatedly to be remarkably resilient, is again put to the test. —

Ken Roberts, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

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