Scrounge around Meaning in English
expression
释义
To search in a messy or informal way, usually looking for something you need, often among things that are not organized.
用法与细微差别
Informal and often used for looking for items in messy places, like bags, drawers, or around the house. Common collocations: 'scrounge around for change', 'scrounge around in the kitchen'. Implies searching when you don't know exactly where the item is.
例句
I had to scrounge around in my bag for a pen.
basic
She scrounged around the kitchen for something to eat.
basic
They scrounged around for coins to pay the bus fare.
basic
Let me scrounge around and see if I can find some extra blankets.
natural
He always scrounges around for snacks when he's bored.
natural
I had to scrounge around at the bottom of my closet for my old shoes.
natural