out and about

phrase

: going to different places
She is always out and about, doing one thing or another.

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On September 23, the actress was spotted out and about in head-to-toe animal print. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026 The singer has been spotted out and about for Milan Fashion Week wearing various looks from the brand. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 These two men out and about trying to get Frasers to join the cause, however, sounds like a terrible time for all involved. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026 These zipper clips from Zelin come in remarkably handy for locking the zippers together on your day bag or luggage, a strategy that Steves recommends while out and about in order to make your bag more difficult for would-be thieves to access. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for out and about

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“Out and about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/out%20and%20about. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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