root about for something—
1. (of pigs, etc.) turn up the ground with the snout in search of food:
- A wild boar has been spotted rooting about for food scraps left behind by tourists.
2. search for smth. (by turning things over):
- He has been in the habit of taking more or less prolonged trips to the Continent for the purpose of rooting about for antiques.
root for something—
1. (Sport) support or encourage one’s favorite team:
- Most people tend to root for the team that dominates the local sports scene.
2. = root about for something 1:
- Digging in your purse or wallet like a hog rooting for acorns will always cast doubt in the mind of a bartender.