feel one's way



feel one's way

Proceed cautiously, as in Until we know who we're dealing with, we'll have to feel our way. This expression alludes to groping by touch when one is unable to see. [Early 1600s] Also see feel for, def. 1.
See also: feel, way

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
OrbÁN-Hungarian
Carrol-Irish
Jocelyn['dʒɔslin]
Arantzazu-Basque
AilillAL-yil Irish, Irish Mythology
JulyanJOOL-yanEnglish (Rare)