rat through (something)

rat through (something)

To dig or rummage through some place or collection of things. Don't ever let me catch you ratting through my stuff again, Brian! A raccoon was ratting through the dumpster for something to eat. The auditor has been ratting through our financial accounts for the past few days.
See also: rat, through
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • root about
  • hunt through
  • hunt through (something) (for something)
  • root through (something) (for something)
  • rat around
  • I owe you one
  • owe (one) one
  • owe someone one
  • root around in (something)
  • root around for (something)