"Put out feelers"
Say this instead: gauge interest
How "Put out feelers" shows up at work
People put out feelers when they want information without accountability. It gives you cover to float an idea, a candidate, or a business proposal without having to own it if the reaction is lukewarm. Useful, and slightly cowardly, in equal measure.
Before we finalize anything, let's Put out feelers with a few key clients.
Before we finalize anything, let's quietly check whether a few key clients are interested.
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