straw poll

Translations
неофициальный опрос
We conducted a straw poll to gauge public opinion.
Мы провели неофициальный опрос, чтобы оценить общественное мнение.
Definitions
A straw poll is an informal or unofficial survey or vote conducted to gauge the opinion or preference of a group of people on a particular issue or topic, often used to assess the general sentiment before a formal decision is made.
Words
straw

adjective
предварительный
poll

noun
опрос