out and about

British

adjective

regularly going out of the house to work, take part in social activity, etc, esp after an illness

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out and about Idioms

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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out and about

Somerville added even small acknowledgements of respect from the public, such as a nod or a thank you when they see police out and about, had brought officers "so much strength".

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Even in a stroller instead of a harness, people are just as surprised to see her cats out and about.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

“I am immensely grateful to all of you and send my eternal love back to you. ... I hope to see your smiling faces out and about and on the road.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

"She is worried about people walking behind her and is anxious when out and about," he added.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

"Brilliant day today. Good to see everyone out and about," he says cheerfully.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

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