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Get one's feet wet

Meaning:

When someone gets their feet wet, they begin to do something or participate in something for the first time. We often use this idiom when someone is just beginning to learn about a situation. We can use it for sports, games, work, and many other situations.

Example sentences:

1. I'm just getting my feet wet.
2. He needs to get his feet wet first.
3. She hasn't even gotten her feet wet yet.

Example dialogue:

A man is talking to his friend about his new job.

A: Whew! I just finished my first day at my new job.
B: Really? How was it?
A: Not so good. There is so much to learn. I'm not sure if I can do it.
B: Sure you can. Things will get better. You're still just getting your feet wet.
A: Yeah, I guess you're right.

Practice:

Think of a situation where you can use "get my feet wet".