out and about

phrase

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

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These two men out and about trying to get Frasers to join the cause, however, sounds like a terrible time for all involved. Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026 These zipper clips from Zelin come in remarkably handy for locking the zippers together on your day bag or luggage, a strategy that Steves recommends while out and about in order to make your bag more difficult for would-be thieves to access. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026 Even in a stroller instead of a harness, people are just as surprised to see her cats out and about. Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Violence Interrupters are also out and about in an effort to prevent more shootings during the weekend. Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 6 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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