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

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

While these devices can be useful both in the home and when the person is out and about, they also need to be kept charged, which can be a liability, says Miller.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

The website belongs to Rilla, a New York-based tech business which sells AI-based systems that allow employers to monitor sales representatives when they are out and about, interacting with clients.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

The road turns from dirt to paved and still no one out and about.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness