poke around

Idioms  

1. Also, poke about. Look through things; also, make an investigation. For example, I was poking around the attic when I found these old photos, or The detective was poking about, tracking where she went on that fatal day. [Early 1800s] Also see nose about; poke one's nose into.

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poke around

In this case, Ford’s rivals didn’t have to poke around under the hood to find its latest hack.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026

When her friend and tintype mentor came to town, the pair went to Mills’ old property to poke around.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2025

Then he had a poke around in his box.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024

Vandegrift recommends joining a local mycology club to go on hikes and poke around for, as mycologist David Arora put it, "All That the Rain Promises and More..."

From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2023

I poke around briefly, then go on to the bottom of the cascade.

From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

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