Case the joint
verb
to look over an establishment, usually with the intention to rob
Usage Note
slang
verb phrase
To look at how to break into a place, mainly to find something to steal; also, to check out a location: I thought the real estate agent brought people who were casing the joint/ cased the joint for possible future parties
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