out and about

British  

adjective

1. 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  

1. 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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Example Sentences

Looking at the people in her life and her friendship group, she says it is rare to find a woman who has not felt unsafe while out and about.

From BBC

"I usually just stay inside when I come home, I don't go out and about very much," the 34-year-old said.

From Barron's

It was late, way past the curfew that determined when students were allowed to be out and about on campus grounds.

From Literature

When she is out and about and ticking, Seren says she personally finds people laughing along with her helps "ease the tension" if what she's doing is funny, like shouting "chicken".

From BBC

Jones, the owner of LGBT+ lifestyle magazine Out and About Puerto Vallarta, moved to Mexico after retiring from his job in the United States.

From BBC