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have the/(one's) feelers out

To try to learn about or discern something through tentative, discreet, or indirect discovery. An allusion to the antennae of insects, used to detect minute changes in the environment. He's had feelers out for the past couple weeks to see how employees might react to such a policy. We always have our feelers out for talented young lawyers who would make a great addition to our firm. I suggest having the feelers out for a while—you never know when a great job opportunity might present itself.

put out the/(one's) feelers

To try to learn or discern something tentatively, discreetly, or indirectly. (An allusion to the antennae of insects, used to detect minute changes in the environment.) He's been putting out feelers to see how employees might react to such a policy. Why don't you put out your feelers and see if anyone is interested in buying. A: "I wonder what's going on with Jennifer lately." B: "I'll see if I can put the feelers out the next time I see her."

See also: feeler, out, put

send the/(one's) feelers out

To try to learn about or discern something through tentative, discreet, or indirect discovery. An allusion to the antennae of insects, used to detect minute changes in the environment. He sent feelers out for the past couple weeks to see how employees might react to such a policy. We are sending our feelers out for talented young lawyers who would make a great addition to our firm. I suggest sending the feelers out for a while—you never know when a great job opportunity might present itself.

throw the/(one's) feelers out

To try to learn about or discern something through tentative, discreet, or indirect discovery. An allusion to the antennae of insects, used to detect minute changes in the environment. He threw feelers out for the past couple weeks to see how employees might react to such a policy. We are throwing our feelers out for talented young lawyers who would make a great addition to our firm. I suggest throwing the feelers out for a while—you never know when a great job opportunity might present itself.

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.

See also: feeler, out, put

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

put out feelers

Discreetly try to learn something, as in They put out feelers to see if anyone was interested in buying the company. This idiom alludes to an animal's feelers, such as antennae or tentacles, used to find food. [First half of 1800s]

See also: feeler, out, put

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

put out feelers

If you put out feelers, you carefully try to find out about other people's feelings or plans, so that you will know what to do next. I will put some feelers out among my community. Spend some time putting feelers out to see if you can find a suitable building. Note: Verbs such as send, have or throw are sometimes used instead of put. He has sent out feelers to three right-wing parties, with a view to freeing himself from the coalition with Labour. Note: Feelers are the long thin sense organs on the heads of insects and certain other creatures such as snails.

See also: feeler, out, put

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

put out/have ˈfeelers

try to find out what people think about a particular course of action before you do it: They’re putting out feelers about the possibility of building a new sports complex in Leeds.

An insect has feelers (= antennae) on its head, which it uses to feel or sense things.

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释义	feeler have the/(one's) feelers out To try to learn about or discern something through tentative, discreet, or indirect discovery. An allusion to the antennae of insects, used to detect minute changes in the environment. He's had feelers out for the past couple weeks to see how employees might react to such a policy. We always have our feelers out for talented young lawyers who would make a great addition to our firm. I suggest having the feelers out for a while—you never know when a great job opportunity might present itself. See also: feeler, have, out put out the/(one's) feelers To try to learn or discern something tentatively, discreetly, or indirectly. (An allusion to the antennae of insects, used to detect minute changes in the environment.) He's been putting out feelers to see how employees might react to such a policy. Why don't you put out your feelers and see if anyone is interested in buying. A: "I wonder what's going on with Jennifer lately." B: "I'll see if I can put the feelers out the next time I see her." See also: feeler, out, put send the/(one's) feelers out To try to learn about or discern something through tentative, discreet, or indirect discovery. An allusion to the antennae of insects, used to detect minute changes in the environment. He sent feelers out for the past couple weeks to see how employees might react to such a policy. We are sending our feelers out for talented young lawyers who would make a great addition to our firm. I suggest sending the feelers out for a while—you never know when a great job opportunity might present itself. See also: feeler, out, send throw the/(one's) feelers out To try to learn about or discern something through tentative, discreet, or indirect discovery. An allusion to the antennae of insects, used to detect minute changes in the environment. He threw feelers out for the past couple weeks to see how employees might react to such a policy. We are throwing our feelers out for talented young lawyers who would make a great addition to our firm. I suggest throwing the feelers out for a while—you never know when a great job opportunity might present itself. See also: feeler, out, throw Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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. See also: feeler, out, put McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. put out feelers Discreetly try to learn something, as in They put out feelers to see if anyone was interested in buying the company. This idiom alludes to an animal's feelers, such as antennae or tentacles, used to find food. [First half of 1800s] See also: feeler, out, put The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. put out feelers If you put out feelers, you carefully try to find out about other people's feelings or plans, so that you will know what to do next. I will put some feelers out among my community. Spend some time putting feelers out to see if you can find a suitable building. Note: Verbs such as send, have or throw are sometimes used instead of put. He has sent out feelers to three right-wing parties, with a view to freeing himself from the coalition with Labour. Note: Feelers are the long thin sense organs on the heads of insects and certain other creatures such as snails. See also: feeler, out, put Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. put out/have ˈfeelers try to find out what people think about a particular course of action before you do it: They’re putting out feelers about the possibility of building a new sports complex in Leeds. An insect has feelers (= antennae) on its head, which it uses to feel or sense things. See also: feeler, have, out, put Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: have the/(one's) feelers out send the/(one's) feelers out throw the/(one's) feelers out strike out at (something or some place) hit (something) out of the (ball)park be at it hammer and tongs go at it hammer and tongs go at it tooth and nail hammer and tongs hammer and tongs, go at it References in periodicals archive There was a very strong correlation between intuitive feeler and global, (+.85, p<.05). Personality and learning style connections Intuitive Feelers make up about 10% of all students. A STRATEGY FOR HELPING STUDENTS LEARN HOW TO LEARN Feelers can view thinkers as harsh, analytical and lacking in concern for people. Think or feel? It's your decision The Feeler FV-760 is a 40 taper, 10 hp, 8,000 rpm VMC with 30"x16.5"x20" travel and linear guideways. Taking leads from customers' needs: with a "grow as they grow" philosophy, a Michigan shop added three machines to meet a new customer's business "GBI Cincinnati introduced us to the Feeler line," Broughman said. The match game: customers vs. growth; Determining when it's best to grow a business is a balancing act. This Michigan firm expanded with three new machines and found a $21,000 profit His old life seems a million miles away and he can't understand Hal's obsession with tracking down Feeler and personally avenging his father's death. CRITIC's CHOICE : Roddy can't believe his luck; Catherine Cookson's Dinner Of Herbs ITV, 9.30pm 'Yung feeler na yun because it's the mother trying to talk to the President. DND chief: Maute ma sent feelers for talks in early weeks of Marawi crisis
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