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feel out

idiom

To attempt to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.


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  1. 01

    feel around

    To gather information sneakily; to seek out information without revealing that one is actively searching for it.

  2. 02

    feel for

    To experience sympathy for, to sympathise with.

  3. 03

    feel free

    To feel able without giving offense.

  4. 04

    feel one's way

    To do by guesswork, erring on the side of caution.

  5. 05

    feel someone's collar

    To arrest someone.

  6. 06

    feel the pinch

    To suffer a hardship, especially significant financial pressure.

  7. 07

    feel up

    To grope someone, especially someone's breasts, in a sexual manner.

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