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Phrasal Verb: Rat through

Rat through - Look for something hurriedly

Example:

I RATTED THROUGH the papers on my desk but couldn't find the letter.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- Australian English

Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'RAT'

- Rat on
- Rat out
- Rat through

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