- to wade across the river, feeling for footholds as one goes (idiom)
- to advance cautiously, step by step
- to feel one's way forward
Generated: This expression describes a cautious approach to problem-solving or navigating through unfamiliar situations, where one proceeds carefully to find a safe way forward.
We need to wade across the river while feeling for footholds in uncertain situations.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes the gradual and careful progress one makes in any endeavor, ensuring that each step is taken with thought and consideration.
zài在xué xí学习Xīn新jì néng技能shí时,zuì hǎo shì最好是mō zhe shí tou guò hé摸着石头过河,bù yào不要jí yú qiú chéng急于求成。
When learning a new skill, it's best to advance cautiously, step by step, without rushing.
Generated: This meaning suggests a process of exploration and discovery, emphasizing intuition and adaptability when facing the unknown.
In the unknown field, scientists must feel their way forward to find answers.