feel out

Idioms  

1. Try cautiously or indirectly to ascertain someone's viewpoint or the nature of something. For example, We'd better feel out the author before we commit him to a publicity tour. This term alludes to physical groping. [Late 1800s] Also see take the pulse of.

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Example Sentences

Even the most accomplished actors sometimes feel out of their depth on a movie.

From Los Angeles Times

"At different phases of the day it can feel quite placid, you can feel out of the game with the ball and things can turn around," said Root.

From BBC

I don’t feel out of control or angry beyond belief.

From Literature

Almost seven years on from what happened at Greenvale, and more than seven months on from the last court date, Mr Bradley and Mr Currie said the families feel out of the loop.

From BBC

"And I really love it, I feel appreciated, I feel out of the spotlight which I never had for a few years."

From BBC

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