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, 22 Jan. 2026
The 44-year-old mother of three has also been out and about at home, sharing snapshots from a local food drive.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Materials quality is quite good, and there’s nary a squeak or rattle to be heard while out and about, rolling over everyday roads and highways.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
For now, Hoosiers, especially those out and about watching and celebrating the championship game, are advised to layer up and stay inside when possible.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 17 Jan. 2026
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Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The 44-year-old mother of three has also been out and about at home, sharing snapshots from a local food drive.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Materials quality is quite good, and there’s nary a squeak or rattle to be heard while out and about, rolling over everyday roads and highways.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
For now, Hoosiers, especially those out and about watching and celebrating the championship game, are advised to layer up and stay inside when possible.
—Alexandria Burris, IndyStar, 17 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 29 Jan. 2026.
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