Knock around Meaning in English
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Definition
To spend time in a casual or aimless way, especially moving from place to place; can also mean to treat something roughly or without care.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, common in British and Australian English. Often used about casually spending time or traveling without plans: 'knock around the city'. Can also mean treating objects roughly. Not to be confused with 'knock out' (to make unconscious) or 'knock on' (to visit).
Example Sentences
On weekends, I like to knock around with my friends downtown.
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He found an old football and started to knock it around in the backyard.
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We spent the afternoon just knocking around at the mall.
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I've been knocking around Europe for a few months now, just seeing where life takes me.
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That suitcase has been knocked around a lot—it’s full of scratches!
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Let’s just knock around at the park until dinner time.
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