1. to get a little first-time experience with something; to begin doing a new job, activity, etc., in usually a slow and simple way in order to become more familiar with it

1. Masha had never been in a play, but she took a small part just to get her feet wet.

2. She got her feet wet at her new job by doing some simple filing tasks.

3. I worked as a substitute teacher for a while, just to get my feet wet.

4. I’m looking forward to learning to drive. I can’t wait to get behind the steering wheel and get my feet wet.