scavenge (around) for someone or something

scavenge (around) for someone or something
scavenge (around) for someone or something
to search everywhere for someone or something. •

We had to scavenge for a person who would agree to run for president in my place.

Sam scavenged around for a socket wrench.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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