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
Selig-Yiddish
Yrian-Medieval Scandinavian
BeaumontBO-mahntEnglish (Rare)
GÉRaudzhe-ROFrench
Whitt[hwit]
Kyle[kail]