out and about
idiom
: going to different places
She is always out and about, doing one thing or another.
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Here are the best photos of celebs out and about this week.
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Aniston was spotted out and about wearing a cozy-chic outfit that had all the makings of a copy-worthy look.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Even in Betwixtmas—that blur of days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve—some celebrities were out and about, showing off flashy timepieces.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Aniston was spotted out and about wearing a cozy-chic outfit that had all the makings of a copy-worthy look.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Even in Betwixtmas—that blur of days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve—some celebrities were out and about, showing off flashy timepieces.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
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“Out and about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20and%20about. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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