English Dictionary

run something up the flagpole

verb

(transitive, idiomatic) To propose an idea or make a suggestion in order to learn the reaction of others to it.

Let's run this idea up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes.

意味（1）

(transitive, idiomatic) To propose an idea or make a suggestion in order to learn the reaction of others to it.

The idea might not be so bad; why don't you run it up the flagpole at the next board meeting?