"about" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- They're probably idling about in the dormitory, eating and sleeping.
- The author defines the term as "idling about, kibitzing around, making a nuisance of oneself, consuming much time and accomplishing little."
- Brown Limper Staffor was also there, idling about in the background.
- People were idling about, obviously not belonging there, looking frustrated.
- He spent much of his free time playing billiards and idling about, was always broke, and although a charmer, had little acquaintance with women.
- Several figures idled about on the deck.
- The negroes idled about, clearing the long tables on which the food had been laid.
- He much preferred to idle about, and know everything with- out seeming to take any trouble.
- He isn't really interested in the work, however, and mostly idles about.
- "I thought I'd find you idling about."
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