winkle out

Etymology
From, from.

Verb

 * 1)  To acquire with difficulty, as by thorough scrutiny.
 * 2)  To get (something or someone) out of an entrenched position.
 * 1)  To get (something or someone) out of an entrenched position.
 * 1)  To get (something or someone) out of an entrenched position.