poke around

poke around
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hurgar
The gardener is poking around in the shed looking for a hoe.El jardinero está hurgando en el cobertizo en busca de un azadón.
b. escarbar
Why are you poking around in the dining room? - I lost an earring.¿Por qué estás escarbando en el comedor? - Perdí un arete.
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