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

She bangs about the studio, testing each drum until the sound is right.

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

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

Word got about that she would resign, and the office was abuzz with speculation.

They'd pissed about all morning, so the report was late.

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

She fools about during meetings, which frustrates her colleagues.

In the heat of the argument, Mark layed about wildly, swinging his arms at anyone who came near.

The toddler bashes about the living room with his toy hammer.