Grammar fix
bounce an idea off someone
test an idea
To tell someone an idea so you can hear their reaction and improve it.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Can I bounce an idea off you before I bring it up at the meeting?
When I’m unsure about a plan, I usually bounce the idea off a friend who knows me well.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I want to bounce an idea from you.
Say: I want to bounce an idea off you.
The fixed preposition is 'off', not 'from'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Ask what someone thinks of your plan
How directExploratoryExplicit request
bounce an idea off someoneYou're here · Informally trying out an idea and getting a reaction.
run byBriefly explaining an idea to hear someone's opinion.get someone's take on an ideaDirectly seeking someone's view of an idea.