She fools about during meetings, which frustrates her colleagues.

He was pushed about by the older kids until he learned to stand up for himself.

After a good night's sleep, she's finally up and about.

During the rehearsal, he clowned about until the director shouted for silence.

They're pissing about instead of preparing for the exam.

After receiving the disappointing news, he spent the afternoon casting about for an alternative plan.

Reporters were bandying about several unconfirmed theories after the press conference.

She pisses about in the office instead of focusing on the report.

He kept clowning about during the meeting, which annoyed his coworkers.

In the unfamiliar kitchen, she casts about for the light switch.