scout around (for someone or something)

scout around (for someone or something)

To search, inspect, or look around an area (for someone or something). I've been scouting around for a suitable plot of land to build our house, but it's been tough finding one. Scout around the yard to see if you can find my lost ring.
See also: around, scout, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

scout around (for someone or something)

to look around for someone or something. I don't know who would do a good job for you, but I'll scout around for a likely candidate. You stay here. I'll scout around.
See also: around, scout
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

scout around

v.
To go from place to place searching: I'll scout around and see if I can find a place to build our campfire. The reporter went to the party to scout around for some gossip.
See also: around, scout
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • gaze around
  • go around and around
  • around and around
  • build around
  • build around (someone or something)
  • get (someone) around the table
  • get around the table
  • bomb around
  • around (one's) ears
  • gaze around at (someone or something)