put (someone or something) to the test

phrase

: 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

Another perk of the sofa is its kid-friendly surface, put to the test by Bakkila’s toddler. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026

Opportunities in the bullpen After Texas State's relievers gave up 14 runs in their first two matchups with the Cougars, they were put to the test again in Game 3 after Moore's injury. — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026

Confronted with the sudden increase in heat, your cardiovascular system is put to the test – blood vessels dilate, heart rate increases and blood gets pushed to your skin, where it can be cooled more easily by sweat. — Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026

That model is being put to the test through a Ramadan capsule collaboration with Saudi designer Nasiba Hafiz, the first time Trendyol has partnered with a local designer outside its home market of Turkey. — Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026