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put out feelers |
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put out (some) feelers (on someone or something) to arrange to find out about something in an indirect manner. I put out some feelers on Betty to try and find out what is going on. I will put out feelers on what's going on with June. put out feelers to try to discover what people think about something that you might do Usage notes: An insect's feelers are the two long stick parts on its head which it uses to touch things and discover what is around it. I've been putting out a few feelers and it seems that most people are against changing the way we elect the committee. put out feelers to try to discover what people think about something that you might do She was thinking of running for mayor, so she started putting out feelers. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of feelers (the two thin parts attached to an insect's head, used to touch things) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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