I need to feel out my boss before asking for a raise.
feel out
idiomTo attempt to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.
Before we present the new project, let's feel out the team to see if they support our ideas.
The diplomat spent the evening feeling out his counterpart, hoping to gauge whether a peaceful resolution remained a possibility.
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feel around
To gather information sneakily; to seek out information without revealing that one is actively searching for it.
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feel for
To experience sympathy for, to sympathise with.
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feel free
To feel able without giving offense.
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feel one's way
To do by guesswork, erring on the side of caution.
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feel someone's collar
To arrest someone.
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feel the pinch
To suffer a hardship, especially significant financial pressure.
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feel up
To grope someone, especially someone's breasts, in a sexual manner.