put out feelers

US /pʊt aʊt ˈfiːlərz/
UK /pʊt aʊt ˈfiːlərz/
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1.

sonder le terrain, lancer des perches

to make careful suggestions or inquiries in order to find out what people's reactions or opinions are

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Before proposing the new policy, the manager decided to put out feelers among the staff.
Avant de proposer la nouvelle politique, le manager a décidé de sonder le terrain auprès du personnel.
She's been putting out feelers for a new job, but nothing concrete yet.
Elle a lancé des perches pour un nouvel emploi, mais rien de concret pour l'instant.