feel out
verbDefinitions
To attempt to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by…
To attempt to ascertain a person's point of view, or the nature of a situation, by cautious and subtle means.
- I think we should feel out your mom's thoughts about this before we decide anything.
- I feel out strangers that come in to make sure they know they're in a gay place and won't cause any trouble.
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Vish — recursive loop
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