Hang around

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To spend time idle or doing nothing in particular.

John likes to hang around the park after school.
Visual representation of "hang around" - To spend time idle or doing nothing in particular

Often appears as...

  • hang around the park
  • hang around the house

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Idle Time

Use 'hang around' when referring to spending time without a specific purpose or activity.

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On lazy Sunday afternoons, I just hang around the house.
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Not Busy

'Hang around' implies a relaxed state, often when someone is not very busy.

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If you're not too busy, can you hang around a bit longer?
Visual representation of the word "Hang around"

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