Feel your way
phrase
To proceed carefully and slowly, especially when you are not sure about the direction or progression.
It was so dark in the room, he had to feel his way to the door.
Often appears as...
- feel your way around
- feel your way through
phrase
To figure out a situation or understand something gradually or slowly over time.
As a new employee, you'll have to feel your way through the first few weeks until you get the hang of your tasks.
Often appears as...
- feel your way into a job
- feel your way into a relationship
phrase
To proceed carefully and slowly, especially when you are not sure about the direction or progression.
It was so dark in the room, he had to feel his way to the door.
Often appears as...
- feel your way around
- feel your way through
phrase
To figure out a situation or understand something gradually or slowly over time.
As a new employee, you'll have to feel your way through the first few weeks until you get the hang of your tasks.
Often appears as...
- feel your way into a job
- feel your way into a relationship
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertainty Navigation
Used when someone is unsure and has to rely on instinct or touch to find their way.
During the blackout, we had to feel our way around the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Contact
Literally involves using hands to find your way when you can't see properly.
Blindfolded, I had to feel my way to the other side of the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used figuratively to describe slowly figuring out any process.
I'm still feeling my way with the new software, but I'm improving.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertainty Navigation
Used when someone is unsure and has to rely on instinct or touch to find their way.
During the blackout, we had to feel our way around the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Contact
Literally involves using hands to find your way when you can't see properly.
Blindfolded, I had to feel my way to the other side of the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used figuratively to describe slowly figuring out any process.
I'm still feeling my way with the new software, but I'm improving.
Pro Tip 1/3Uncertainty Navigation
Used when someone is unsure and has to rely on instinct or touch to find their way.
During the blackout, we had to feel our way around the office.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Contact
Literally involves using hands to find your way when you can't see properly.
Blindfolded, I had to feel my way to the other side of the room.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used figuratively to describe slowly figuring out any process.
I'm still feeling my way with the new software, but I'm improving.
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