How to Pronounce "put out feelers"
expression
PUT OWT FEE-lerz
PUT OWT FEE-luhz
Definition
To make small attempts or ask indirect questions to find out what people think or what the situation is before taking further action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈfiɫɝz
British English
pʊt/ /ˈaʊt/ /fˈiːləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT OWT FEE-lerz
UK
PUT OWT FEE-luhz
Listen in Context
She decided to put out feelers about a new job opportunity.
Before moving, they put out feelers to see if anyone else was interested.
The manager put out feelers about changing the office hours.
I'm going to put out feelers and see who might want to join our group.