to investigate a place · to gather information about a place
This expression is perfect when you want to discreetly check out a new spot, maybe to see if it's cool for a night out, a potential date, or just to get the vibe before you commit! 😎 It's like doing a quick, casual recon mission.
💡 **Pro-tip!** While 'suss out' is often used for figuring out people or situations, applying it to 'places' is totally common and natural, especially when traveling. You might 'suss out the local market' or 'suss out a good cafe.' It implies a bit of informal investigation rather than just 'seeing' or 'visiting.' Keep it chill, use it with friends!
When would you use 'to suss out a place'? A. ✈️ When you're booking a flight to a destination you already know well. B. 🕵️♀️ When you're doing some research to see if a new restaurant is worth visiting. C. 😴 When you're trying to fall asleep after a long day of sightseeing.