out and about

phrase

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

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Paris is brimming with confidence CNN Creator Matias Grez was out and about in the French capital last night and told us what the mood of the city was like after watching France storm into the semifinals. Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Woodpeckers, owls and raptors are also out and about close to home, but might be harder to spot. Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026 The pop star was also out and about in the city last week wearing her Celine blue jeans with a tank with lace detailing and Amina Muaddi’s Anok slingback pumps in brown satin. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2026 Gigi Hadid totes a Miu Miu Vivant suede bag while out and about in Paris for Fashion Week on July 8. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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