Go around doing Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈduɪŋ
GOH-uh-ROWND-DOO-ing
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /dˈuːɪŋ
guh-OH-ROUND-DOO-ing
Definition
Used to describe someone’s habitual or repeated actions, often suggesting these actions are annoying, inappropriate, or unnecessary.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly informal; often implies criticism of the repeated action. Common in 'go around saying', 'go around telling', etc. Usually used to point out behavior that annoys or upsets others.
Spanish: andar haciendoPortuguese (BR): ficar fazendo - andar fazendoPortuguese (PT): andar a fazerChinese (Simplified): 到处做 - 总是做某事Chinese (Traditional): 到處做 - 總是做某事Hindi: हर जगह जाकर करना - हमेशा करते रहनाArabic: يتجول وهو يفعل - يستمر بفعل شيءBengali: (সবসময়/বারবার) কিছু করা - ঘুরে ঘুরে করাRussian: постоянно что-то делать - ходить и делатьJapanese: （あちこちで）～して回る - ～し歩くVietnamese: đi khắp nơi làm việc gì đóKorean: 여기저기 다니며 ~하다Turkish: (sürekli) ortalıkta dolaşıp ... yapmakUrdu: ادھر ادھر جا کر کچھ کرناIndonesian: berkeliling melakukan - terus-menerus melakukan
Example Sentences
He always goes around telling everyone my secrets.
basic
You shouldn't go around making promises you can't keep.
basic
Stop going around asking everyone for money.
basic
She just goes around spreading rumors for fun.
natural
People can't just go around blaming others for their own mistakes.
natural
Why do you go around acting like you're the boss?
natural