She fumbled with the lock, struggling to open the door.
fumble around
Frequency:
70
%
He fumbled around in the dark trying to find his keys.
fumble nervously
Frequency:
60
%
He fumbled nervously with his tie before the job interview.
fumble awkwardly
Frequency:
50
%
She fumbled awkwardly with the microphone during her speech.
Idiomatic Expressions for fumble
Phrase: fumble in the dark
Meaning: to struggle or be unsure about something
Usage: She fumbled in the dark trying to come up with a solution to the problem.