fishing expedition

hit the streets

To go out in search of something or for a specific purpose.

turn tail

To turn away from someone or something, in preparation for running awa…

run to earth

To find someone or something after a long and difficult search.

run one's name

To input an individual's name in a search engine or other database in …

enough to make the angels weep

Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.

make light work of

To manage something without difficulty.