scout around (for someone or something)

scout around (for someone or something)
scout around (for someone or something)
to look around for someone or something. •

I don't know who would do a good job for you, but I'll scout around for a likely candidate.

You stay here. I'll scout around.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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