scout about (for someone or something)

scout about (for someone or something)

To search, inspect, or look around an area (for someone or something). I've been scouting about for a suitable plot of land to build our house, but it's been tough finding one! With Jimmy's arm broken, we'll have to scout about for a new pitcher.
See also: scout, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • scouting
  • scout around
  • scout around (for someone or something)
  • on patrol
  • be the way to go
  • get a load of this
  • get a load of
  • get a load of (someone or something)
  • get a load of something or someone
  • there are plenty more fish in the sea