Used in informal situations, often during casual conversations.

Casual Context

Implies a thorough and sometimes frantic search, possibly without a clear idea where to find the item.

Focused Search

Suggests a hands-on approach, literally moving things around to find what's sought.

Highlights the effort and difficulty involved in acquiring something needed or desired.

Often used when talking about gathering money through various means and effort.

Can imply success was achieved by chance or without a guaranteed outcome.