rummage around in (something) for (something)

rummage around in (something) for (something)

To dig or root around aimlessly in or through some cluttered location in order to find something. I caught my brother rummaging around in my purse for money again. A raccoon was rummaging around in the dumpster for something to eat.
See also: around, rummage
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • find way around
  • around (one's) ears
  • go around and around
  • fling (someone or something) around
  • fling around
  • get (someone) around the table
  • get around the table
  • gaze around at (someone or something)
  • feel around
  • feel around (for someone or something)