rat through (something)

To dig or rummage through some place or collection of things. Don't ever let me catch you ratting through my stuff again, Brian! A raccoon was ratting through the dumpster for something to eat. The auditor has been ratting through our financial accounts for the past few days.

See also: rat, through

See also:

root about
hunt through
hunt through (something) (for something)
root through (something) (for something)
rat around
I owe you one
owe (one) one
owe someone one
root around in (something)
trash panda

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