Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Moving (Around)
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to bang around
[Verb]
to move around in a way that creates loud sounds
Ex: The sound of someone banging around in the attic startled us.
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to fly around
[Verb]
to act in a disorganized or chaotic manner
Ex: With all the last-minute preparations for the event, her thoughts were flying around, making her anxious.
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to get around
[Verb]
to move or travel from one place to another
Ex: In the city, it's easy to get around using public transportation.
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to go around
[Verb]
to visit someone or a place that is in close proximity
Ex: We decided to go around to our neighbor's house to borrow some sugar.
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to kick around
[Verb]
to travel from one location to another location without a specific purpose or plan
Ex: After college, she and her friends decided to kick around South America for a few months.
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to mill around
[Verb]
to move in an area without a specific destination or purpose
Ex: After the event, people began to mill around the venue, chatting and enjoying the atmosphere.
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to poodle around
[Verb]
to move casually without a clear purpose or direction
Ex: On weekends, I like to poodle around the city and discover new cafes.
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[Verb]
to move around without a clear purpose
Ex: On lazy Sunday afternoons, they would putter around the neighborhood, exploring new streets.
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to swing around
[Verb]
to turn suddenly and face the opposite direction
Ex: She swung around to see who was calling her name.
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