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feel out

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feel someone out (about someone or something)
Fig. to find out what someone thinks about someone or something. (This does not involve touching anyone.) I will feel him out about what he thinks about going to Florida. Let me feel out the boss about this matter.
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feel somebody out also feel out somebody
to try to find out someone's opinions or thoughts without being obvious Why don't you feel them out to see if they'll invite me too? I need time to feel out the boss before asking for more money.
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Realize when you feel out of control and try to rectify the situation.
 
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