flagpole

run something up the flagpole (to see who salutes)

test the popularity of a new idea or proposal

测试对（新观点，新建议）的认可度；试行（新办法，新建议）

the idea was first run up the flagpole in 1997.

这种办法1997年开始试行。

run (something) up the flagpole&I{【俚语】}

To test (a plan, a suggestion, a draft, or an idea) and then measure the response to it.

试验，检验：检验（一项计划、建议、草案或想法）并估量对它的反应