find out
To discover, as by asking or investigating.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I need to find out when the train leaves.”
“She called the office to find out if her application was successful.”
“After years of searching, the historian finally found out the truth about the mysterious disappearance of the royal documents.”
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barn find
A valuable item recovered from poor storage, such as a suburban garage, farm shed, etc., where it had been more or less forgotten; especially a vintage automobile.
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find another gear
To suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion.
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find fault
To criticize something excessively.
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find it in one's heart
To be sufficiently compassionate or gracious (to do something, especially to forgive someone or be willing to help them in some way).
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find no bones in
To experience no hindrances or obstacles; to do something without hesitation.
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find one's ass with both hands and a flashlight
Synonym of know one's ass from a hole in the ground.
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find one's feet
To grow in confidence in a new situation as one gains experience.
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find one's place
To discover one's vocation, purpose, and/or sense of belonging to or passion for something.
Last updated August 10, 2026