feel one's way
The phrase "feel one's way" is often used to describe cautious and exploratory actions, whether physical or metaphorical.
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Definition
B2Physical movement
(common)To advance slowly and carefully by using touch, especially when visibility is limited.
Example
- In the dark, she had to feel her way to the door.
B2General behavior
(idiomatic)To proceed cautiously and gradually, often using trial and error, in an uncertain situation.
Example
- He felt his way through the new job, learning as he went.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "feel one's way":
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