search out . search out {v.} To search for and discover; find or learn by hunting. The police were trying to search out the real murderer. Categories: add yours {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment