out and about

idiom

: going to different places
She is always out and about, doing one thing or another.

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On May 30, The Morning Show star was out and about in the coolest — literally breezy — summer attire. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 5 June 2025 This Pro can also share its juice with other mobile gadgetry while out and about thanks to 10-W reverse charging. Paul Ridden may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2025 Be prepared and take your most waterproof luggage, pack a rain jacket, and consider bringing a dry bag, like those by Sea to Summit, to keep important items like your camera and phone dry while out and about. Ann Abel, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025 Royal watchers won't expect to see the Prince and Princess of Wales out and about this week, however, as their three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, are on a half-term break from school. Janine Henni, People.com, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for out and about

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“Out and about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20and%20about. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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