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3 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FERRET'

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We have definitions for 3 phrasal verbs with 'FERRET'

3 phrasal verbs with 'FERRET'

Ferret about

  1. Search for something
    (Inseparable | British English)
    » Example: He FERRETED ABOUT in his wallet for the receipt.

Ferret around

  1. Search for something
    (Inseparable | British English)
    » Example: She FERRETED AROUND in her bag for her keys.

Ferret out

  1. Search and discover something
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The investigation finally managed to FERRET OUT the truth.

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