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out and about

adjective

  1. regularly going out of the house to work, take part in social activity, etc, esp after an illness
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Idioms and Phrases

Well enough to come and go, especially after an illness. For example, I'm glad to see you're out and about again . [Late 1800s] Also see up and about .
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Example Sentences

When out and about at a bar, or at a bowling alley, the couple say that when people rudely stare at them, they wish they'd just say, "Hi."

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Many times, it’s the voice callers and listeners recognize first when Mantle is out and about town.

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But those who know him well said this would not last, as getting out and about on public duty was of huge importance to the King and impacted his wellbeing.

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I have also received abuse and threatening, intimidating remarks when I've been out and about in public with my family as well.

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In hindsight, Kotler said she was chasing an image of being out and about that didn’t quite align with her values.

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