# try it on the dog

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To try something (especially a theatrical play) on a less important audience to gauge the likelihood of success before committing to general release or approval.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/try-it-on-the-dog