Feel your way

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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.
Visual representation of "feel your way" - To proceed carefully and slowly, especially when you are not sure about the direction or progression.

Often appears as...

  • feel your way around
  • feel your way through
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Uncertainty Navigation

Used when someone is unsure and has to rely on instinct or touch to find their way.

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During the blackout, we had to feel our way around the office.
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Physical Contact

Literally involves using hands to find your way when you can't see properly.

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Blindfolded, I had to feel my way to the other side of the room.
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Metaphorical Use

Can be used figuratively to describe slowly figuring out any process.

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I'm still feeling my way with the new software, but I'm improving.
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