scout about (for someone or something)

To search, inspect, or look around an area (for someone or something). I've been scouting about for a suitable plot of land to build our house, but it's been tough finding one! With Jimmy's arm broken, we'll have to scout about for a new pitcher.

See also: scout, someone

See also:

scouting
scout around
scout around (for someone or something)
on patrol
take a look-see
a second set of eyes
be the way to go
get a load of
get a load of something or someone
get a load of something/someone

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