Knock around

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phrasal verb

To spend time in a place or with someone, not doing anything specific.

John and Mary knocked around the city for a few hours before the concert.
Visual representation of "knock around" - To spend time in a place or with someone, not doing anything specific

Often appears as...

  • knock around town
  • knock around the house

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Casual Exploration

Use 'knock around' when describing leisurely, unplanned exploration or time-passing activities.

Illustration for Casual Exploration
We'll knock around downtown till the movie starts.
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No Destination

'Knock around' suggests a lack of a fixed itinerary or agenda.

Illustration for No Destination
I'm just knocking around the festival, seeing what's interesting.
Visual representation of the word "Knock around"

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