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.
- 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)