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put out feelers
Language:
Meanings:
1.
Global
informal
To make tentative or discreet inquiries in order to gauge opinions, interest, or the feasibility of a plan before taking more definite action.
To probe or test the reactions of others indirectly, often to determine whether an opportunity exists or how a proposal might be received.
Examples:
EN:
If you came to put out feelers, we're done talking
ES:
Si vino a explorar el terreno, hemos acabado de hablar.
EN:
Dick's put out feelers there before.
ES:
Dick lo sondeó anteriormente.
EN:
Some of the southern states have put out feelers.
ES:
Hasta algunos del sur están tanteando el terreno.
EN:
Some of the southern states have put out feelers.
ES:
Hasta algunos del sur están tanteando el terreno.
EN:
Three of 'em have already put out feelers for jobs on the outside.
ES:
Tres de ellos buscan destino en otra parte.
EN:
He's already put out feelers in ceftain areas.
ES:
Ha empezado ya a buscar.
EN:
You have to sort of put out feelers.
ES:
Tienes que tantear el terreno.
EN:
- You have to sort of put out feelers.
ES:
- Tienes que tantear el terreno.
EN:
Well, somebody has them. I put out feelers at the club.
ES:
He hablado con los del club.
EN:
Jackson put out feelers about buying one.
ES:
Jackson indagó si podemos comprar uno.
EN:
We've put out feelers.
ES:
Hemos tanteado el terreno.
EN:
We put out feelers, but unfortunately the excitement generated by Mr. Gunn's memorabilia fell somewhat short of expectations.
ES:
Tanteamos el terreno pero lamentablemente la emoción generada por los recuerdos del Sr. Gunn no alcanzaron las expectativas.
EN:
Well, I needed the extra time to put out feelers to see if anyone needs help.
ES:
Bueno, necesitaba tiempo extra para sondear si alguien necesitaba algo,
EN:
Blair, didn't you ask Mr. Ellis if you could give the freshman speech? I put out feelers.
ES:
Blair, ¿le consultaste al señor Ellis si podrías dar el discurso de primer año?
EN:
So you put out feelers to our pragmatist asset?
ES:
¿Así que le enviaste tanteos a nuestro activo pragmático?
EN:
If you want, I can put out feelers, see if anybody knows anything.
ES:
Si quieres, puedo sacar las antenas ver si alguien sabe algo.
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