Yourpig Huyen
2021-08-04 07:08
Fish around verb phrase
To try to find something that you cannot see by feeling with your hands
When fishing around under the couch, I found my car keys.
She fished around in her back bag for her pocket.
To try to seek something in an indirect way
He fished around for compliments after his performance.
Quit fishing around for information or you'll be in trouble.
What are you fishing around for?
To quickly look at someone or something
If a person "casts around for someone or something", he/she looks around to find something/someone, or search for an idea.
Try to look everywhere for someone or something
Used to say one who finds something can keep it and does not need to give it back to the person who has lost it
A prolonged, strong and determined look, especially when one is expressing disapproval or displeasure
The verb "fish" should be conjugated according to its tense.
She was fishing around in her car because she lost her pocket.
The origin of this expression is not clear.
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