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.

Example Sentences

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But being out and about in New York and someone stops you and says, like, “Are you that girl from that show?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Those who are out and about are often there to spend, making every shopper more valuable,” Sumpter added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Next: Opening credits featuring the cast members out and about in the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Terry Salas, who was out and about in Los Angeles on Thursday, told AFP the climate across the United States in recent weeks had been crazy.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“Of course,” Penelope said quickly, for no Swanburne girl would be caught out and about without something interesting to read tucked into her pocket or purse.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

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