poke around
To look around somewhere by moving things and checking different spots to see what you can find
Meanings
To search through a place or collection of objects casually and out of curiosity
"I spent the afternoon poking around the flea market and found some fascinating old maps."
To investigate a situation or organization, often without official permission or a clear goal
"Journalists began poking around in the politician's financial dealings, which made his team very nervous."
Very common in informal British and American English. Can be physical (searching through objects in a room) or digital (browsing through files or a website). Can have a slightly negative connotation of nosiness but is often neutral or playful.
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