knock about
/ˌnɑk əˈbaʊt/ 动词- To hit (someone or something) all over repeatedly; hence, to behave violently towards or mistreat (someone or something). · It was known that he would knock his wife about when he had been drinking.
- To knock back a drink; to finish a drink.
- To move or roam around aimlessly; to be in circulation.
- To live an unconventional life.
- To be present at or inhabit a certain place.
- To engage in a relaxing activity in a place; to hang around in. · I like to knock about the garden on Saturdays.
- Often followed by with: to spend time companionably; to hang around. · I used to knock about with John when we were younger.· John and I used to knock about when we were younger.
- To be mislaid in a place. · I’ve got some scissors knocking about in the kitchen.
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