feel out
phrasal verb
felt out; feeling out; feels out
: to talk to or question (someone) in an indirect way in order to find out if something one wants to do or get will be possible
He tried to feel us out to see if we'd loan him more money.
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James Tom, Them., 26 Mar. 2025
The full moon on the same day shines a light on your finances, but instead of stressing over what gets revealed, use this lunar clarity to bring some balance to whatever feels out of whack in your bank account.
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Reflecting on their childhood, Ramsey described feeling out of place in school, often feeling more comfortable around adults.
—Terry Dickerson, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
After that, the new teenage bride went home with her new husband, feeling out of sorts.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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James Tom, Them., 26 Mar. 2025
The full moon on the same day shines a light on your finances, but instead of stressing over what gets revealed, use this lunar clarity to bring some balance to whatever feels out of whack in your bank account.
—Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Reflecting on their childhood, Ramsey described feeling out of place in school, often feeling more comfortable around adults.
—Terry Dickerson, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025
After that, the new teenage bride went home with her new husband, feeling out of sorts.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Feel out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feel%20out. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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