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hunt/search high and low
to search everywhere for something. I've been hunting high and low for the certificate, but I still haven't found it. (usually + for)
See also: high, hunt, low

Search me! (informal)

something that you say when you do not know the answer to a question. 'Where's Jack gone?' 'Search me!'

search high and low (for something)
to try very hard to find something. Janet searched high and low, but she couldn't find the kitten and finally had to ask the man.
See also: high, low


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