bat around
phrasal verb
batted around; batting around; bats around
informal
: to think about or talk about (something, such as an idea) for a period of time
The plan was batted around for a while, but it was finally rejected.
We've been batting the idea around for a few years.
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The next clip, however, shows Monroe, the family cat, batting around a live mouse in the house.
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The Braves ended up batting around in the inning, with Profar’s three-run homer getting them within 13-9, and had the bases loaded with two out when Harris’ would-be spot came up.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
When the dust settled, Fairfield had batted around and scored 10 runs to lead 13-1.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
The Dodgers started slowly on offense, then poured it on, batting around during a six-run sixth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025
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Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The Braves ended up batting around in the inning, with Profar’s three-run homer getting them within 13-9, and had the bases loaded with two out when Harris’ would-be spot came up.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
When the dust settled, Fairfield had batted around and scored 10 runs to lead 13-1.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2025
The Dodgers started slowly on offense, then poured it on, batting around during a six-run sixth inning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2025
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“Bat around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bat%20around. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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