case someone/something out
case out
slang To observe and examine someone or something, often to gain knowledge for a specific future purpose. A noun or pronoun can be used between "case" and "out." I cased my opponent out in preparation for the big fight. Judging from the security footage, those men cased out the shop hours before robbing it.
See also: case, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
case someone/something out
tv. to look someone or something over carefully, with a view to additional activity at a later time. He cased out the fixtures to see which ones to replace.
See also: case, out, someone, something
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- arrange for
- arrange for some time
- arrange some music for
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors
- rescue from
- rescue from (someone or something)
- identify with
- attune to
- ask back
- orient to