Lark about

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Playful Context

Use 'lark about' to describe light-hearted, playful behavior, often in a social setting.

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At the family reunion, the cousins were larking about in the yard.

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Not for Formality

'Lark about' is casual and may be inappropriate in formal or serious situations.

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I wouldn't say the CEO was larking about during the meeting; that's too informal.

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British Flavor

Remember it's a British phrase, so it might not be understood or used by English speakers elsewhere.

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My American friend didn't understand when I said we were just larking about.

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