Scout Around For (someone Or Something) Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Scout Around For (someone Or Something) Idiom mean?

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scout around for (someone or something) What does scout around for (someone or something) mean?	to search here and there and all over for someone or something	The company is scouting around for a new warehouse for their products.
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magic bullet What does "magic bullet" mean?	amazing and full-proof solution

give credit where credit is due What does "give credit where credit is due" mean?	to acknowledge or thank someone who deserves it	We gave credit where credit is due and thanked the cook for her hard work.
warts and all What does "warts and all" mean?	including one's bad points	He likes to be able to relax, warts and all, with his friends.
ASAP What does "ASAP" mean?	As Soon As Possible	As Soon As PossiblePlease finish the first draft of the letter and give it to me ASAP.
one and the same What does "one and the same" mean?	the very same person or thing	It is one and the same if we finish the job today or continue until tomorrow.
company town What does "company town" mean?	a town dominated by one industry or company	When the coal mine closed, the company town faced severe economic times.
On Carey Street What does "On Carey Street" mean?	(UK) If someone is on Carey Street, they are heavily in debt or have gone bankrupt.
security blanket What does "security blanket" mean?	something that one holds onto for reassurance or comfort (like a child and a blanket)	The boy uses his computer as a security blanket so that he does not have to go out and meet new people.
lose one's head over (someone or something) What does "lose one's head over (someone or something)" mean?	to become confused or obsessed over something	The woman lost her head during the investigation into the company problems.
meltdown What does "meltdown" mean?	complete collapse or failure
fit (someone) to a T What does "fit (someone) to a T" mean?	to fit a person very well	My cousin's new job fits her to a T.
out of consideration for (someone or something) What does "out of consideration for (someone or something)" mean?	with consideration for someone or something	The police did not release the names of the accident victims out of consideration for the family members.

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Scout Around For (someone Or Something) Idiom