探さぐりを入いれる

expression, ichidan verb

probe; sound out; investigate discreetly

Used when you try to find out someone's intentions, feelings, or information indirectly, without asking directly. Often implies a careful, subtle approach.

• 彼かれの本ほん心しんを探さぐりを入いれてみた。

  I tried to sound out his true feelings.

• 新あたらしいプロジェクトについて、上じょう司しに探さぐりを入いれた。

  I discreetly probed my boss about the new project.