Float about
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To move around freely, not being attached or fixed to one place or person.
There are many rumors floating about regarding the company's bankruptcy.
Often appears as...
- rumors float about
- notes float about
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To be in a state of uncertainty, to not be decided or resolved yet.
The question of who will lead the project is still floating about.
Often appears as...
- question float about
- problems float about
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To move around freely, not being attached or fixed to one place or person.
There are many rumors floating about regarding the company's bankruptcy.
Often appears as...
- rumors float about
- notes float about
phrase
To be in a state of uncertainty, to not be decided or resolved yet.
The question of who will lead the project is still floating about.
Often appears as...
- question float about
- problems float about
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Expression
Used in informal contexts, often in speech rather than formal writing.
I’ve heard ideas floating about on how to improve our school's festival.
Pro Tip 2/3No solid plan
Suggests a lack of concrete plans or a casual approach to ideas or suggestions.
There are a few suggestions floating about, but nothing's been decided yet.
Pro Tip 3/3Spread Unintentionally
Indicates information or rumors are being spread without a clear source or intent.
The story about the haunted library just started floating about one day.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Expression
Used in informal contexts, often in speech rather than formal writing.
I’ve heard ideas floating about on how to improve our school's festival.
Pro Tip 2/3No solid plan
Suggests a lack of concrete plans or a casual approach to ideas or suggestions.
There are a few suggestions floating about, but nothing's been decided yet.
Pro Tip 3/3Spread Unintentionally
Indicates information or rumors are being spread without a clear source or intent.
The story about the haunted library just started floating about one day.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Expression
Used in informal contexts, often in speech rather than formal writing.
I’ve heard ideas floating about on how to improve our school's festival.
Pro Tip 2/3No solid plan
Suggests a lack of concrete plans or a casual approach to ideas or suggestions.
There are a few suggestions floating about, but nothing's been decided yet.
Pro Tip 3/3Spread Unintentionally
Indicates information or rumors are being spread without a clear source or intent.
The story about the haunted library just started floating about one day.
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