fish around
fɪʃ əˈraʊnd
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Definition of fish around - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

intr.
1.
investigationtry to find out information indirectly
  • He fished around for details about the surprise party.
investigate probe
2.
clumsy searchUKsearch for something in a disorganized wayUK
  • She fished around in her bag for her keys.
fumble rummage scrabble
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Expressions with fish

big fishn.
most notable or influential member of a group, person or thing
In our school, she was the big fish in the debate club.
fish forv.
try to catch fish using fishing equipment
They went to the lake to fish for trout.
go fishv.
engage in the activity of catching fish
Every weekend, we go fish at the lake.
little fishn.
fish small in size
I caught a little fish in the pond.
big fish in a small pondn.
one who is highly ranked in a small or unimportant group
He is a big fish in a small pond at his local club.
fish outv.
search and extract an item
He fished out his wallet from the bag.

Terms related to fish around

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Terms with fish around included in their meaning

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catfishn.
aquatic life
fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth
European seabassn.
marine
species of fish found in waters around Europe
half-poundern.
small catch
fish weighing around half a pound
rock codn.
fish
type of fish found around rocks and reefs
barbeln.
biology
whisker-like sensory organ around fish mouths
loachn.
fish
carplike fish with barbels around the mouth

Examples of fish around in a sentence

  • They fished around for any hint of a mistake.
  • He fished around in his pocket for some change.
  • They fished around the drawer for a pen.

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  1. French:chercher, fouiller, ...
  2. German:herumfragen, herumfischen, ...
  3. Italian:indagare, frugare, ...
  4. Spanish:indagar, rebuscar, ...
  5. Portuguese:investigar, vasculhar, ...
  6. Chinese:打探, 翻找, ...
  7. Japanese:探りを入れる, 探し回る, ...
  8. Arabic:يبحث, فَتَّشَ عَشْوائِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָדוּג מֵידָע, לְחַפֵּשׂ בְּצוּרָה מְגוּשֶׁמֶת, ...
  10. Russian:выведывать, рыться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:винюхувати, нишпорити, ...
  12. Hindi:टोह लेना, इधर-उधर टटोलना, ...

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