feel about (for someone or something)

feel about (for someone or something)

To grope around for something, especially in the dark or a similar situation where one's vision is limited. I had to feel about for the light switch for a minute before I was able to find it. I'm feeling about under the couch, but I don't think your phone is down here, Mom.
See also: feel, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • feel around
  • feel around (for someone or something)
  • fish around
  • fish for
  • fish for (something)
  • better (to be) safe than sorry
  • better safe than sorry
  • be remembered as (something)
  • be remembered as/for something
  • be replaced by (someone or something)