How is the phrase sich umsehen nach translated from German to English

English translation
Cast around for
phrase

Angestrengt nach etwas suchen, das man braucht.

To search hard for something you need.

Examples with “sich umsehen nach”

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  • Er sah sich nach einer Ausrede um. — He cast around for an excuse.

  • Ich musste mich nach einem Sitzplatz umsehen. — I had to cast around for a place to sit.

  • Sieh dich nicht nach Gründen um, nein zu sagen. — Don't cast around for reasons to say no.

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