Phrasal Verbs Lesson: Fish For Alternative Meaning: To ask or look for information Example 1: When I spoke to the insurance company I could tell they were fishing for more information. When I spoke to the insurance company I could tell they were trying to get more information. Example 2: My mom knew the story was not true, so she started fishing for the truth with her questions. My mom knew the story was not true, so she started trying to get the truth with her questions. Get FREE Access to our Fluency Power Pack Membership Join us FREE for 7 days to get access to full lessons from the Phrasal Verb Course, printable lessons and the Phrasal Verb Stories related to these podcast lessons. Of course, we know you want to improve all aspects of your English to reach fluency which is why our membership includes lessons that show you how to improve your listening skills and give you activities to help you improve your speaking skills too. During your free trial, you will also be able to join the conversation practice sessions to participate in a video call with a native speaker and other members from our website. Take the first step to reach your fluency goals by joining our 7-Day Free Trial here: https://realenglishconversations.com/courses/lp/fpp-trial/