Swan around Meaning in English
expression
释义
To walk or move around in a way that shows you are proud, confident, or trying to get noticed, often seeming a bit arrogant or showing off.
用法与细微差别
This is a British English informal expression. It's often slightly negative or mocking, implying someone is showing off or acting self-important. Commonly used: 'swan around the place' or 'swan around like they own it'. Not used for serious or neutral moving around.
例句
It’s easy to swan around when you don’t have real problems.
natural
He always swans around the office in expensive suits.
basic
She likes to swan around at parties so everyone notices her.
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The manager swanned around giving orders to everyone.
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He thinks he can just swan around while we do all the work.
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There she goes, swanning around like she owns the place.
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