Out and about Meaning in English
expression
ˈaʊt/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /əˈbaʊt
OWT-ənd-uh-BOWT
ˈaʊt/ /ˈænd/ /ɐbˈaʊt
OWT-ənd-uh-BOWT
Definition
Being away from home and doing things, often referring to going places and being active after resting or being unwell.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; commonly used to talk about daily errands, visiting places, or resuming normal life after being stuck at home. Often used after illness: 'He's out and about again.' Not usually used for special events or travel.
Spanish: fuera y dando vueltas - fuera de casaPortuguese (BR): fora de casa - na ruaPortuguese (PT): fora de casa - na ruaChinese (Simplified): 外出活动Chinese (Traditional): 外出活動Hindi: बाहर घूमनाArabic: خارج ونشطBengali: বাইরে ঘোরা - বাইরে চলাফেরাRussian: выходить из дома - быть на улицеJapanese: 外に出て活動している - 外出しているVietnamese: ra ngoài và đi lại - đi đây đi đóKorean: 밖에 돌아다니다 - 밖에서 활동하다Turkish: dışarıda olmak - dışarı çıkmakUrdu: باہر گھومنا پھرناIndonesian: keluar dan beraktivitas - jalan-jalan di luar
Example Sentences
After her cold, she was finally out and about again.
basic
He likes to be out and about every weekend.
basic
The children were out and about in the park.
basic
It’s great to see you out and about after such a long time!
natural
I haven’t been out and about much lately because of work.
natural
You’ll probably see her out and about now that she’s feeling better.
natural