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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Starr	STAHR	English
Mhairi	VA-ree	Scottish
Septima	-	Ancient Roman, Spanish
Benedita	-	Portuguese
Mitrodora	-	Macedonian
Melchior	MEL-khee-awr (Dutch), MEL-kyawr (English)	Dutch, Judeo-Christian Legend