After the announcement, the crowd milled about in the square, unsure of what to do next.

She began to ferret about in the attic, hoping to find the old photo albums.

Children love to splash about in the shallow end of the pool on hot summer afternoons.

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

The wounded sailor laid about with his oar until the attacker fled.

He was punished because he fooled about during the safety briefing.

Rumors had gotten about that the company was closing its doors.

Leaflets were given about the town before the festival.

She is footling about with the old clock instead of preparing dinner.

While I was trying to work, the children kept bashing about in the next room, sending toys scattering.