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Moving (Around)

Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' / Moving (Around)

Moving (Around)

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1
bang around
Verb

to move around in a way that creates loud sounds

The sound of someone banging around in the attic startled us.

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2
fly around
Verb

to act in a disorganized or chaotic manner

With all the last-minute preparations for the event, her thoughts were flying around, making her anxious.

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3
get around
get around
Verb

to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

Sarah knows how to get around her parents and convince them to extend her curfew.

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4
go around
go around
Verb

to rotate or spin around an axis or center point

The ceiling fan blades go around to circulate air in the room.

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5
kick around
Verb

to discuss or consider something in an informal and casual manner

We've been kicking around the idea of a road trip this summer.

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6
mill around
Verb

to move in an area without a specific destination or purpose

After the event, people began to mill around the venue, chatting and enjoying the atmosphere.

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7
poodle around
Verb

to move casually without a clear purpose or direction

On weekends, I like to poodle around the city and discover new cafes.

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8
putter around
Verb

to move around without a clear purpose

On lazy Sunday afternoons, they would putter around the neighborhood, exploring new streets.

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9
swing around
Verb

to turn suddenly and face the opposite direction

She swung around to see who was calling her name.

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