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fer·ret out
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Princeton's WordNet
ferret out, ferretverb
search and discover through persistent investigation
"She ferreted out the truth"
Wiktionary
ferret outverb
To cause to become fat, by feeding.
ferret outverb
To discover something after searching.
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ferret out
"Ferret out" is an idiomatic expression which means to uncover or bring to light something hidden, lost, or kept secret, often through thorough search or investigation. This verb is often used in the context of discovering information or secrets. The phrase's etymology derives from the way ferrets hunt for burrow-dwelling animals in their hiding places.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ferret out in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ferret out in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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