out and about

adjective

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

Idioms and Phrases

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

You’ve probably seen them in your neighborhood, on power-walking pros out and about at the crack of dawn.

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Only they have reason to be out and about in a war zone.

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Initial scepticism turned to satisfaction, when people realised it allowed them, finally, to get out and about again.

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Marielle Coronel, 24, co-owner of a boxing gym in Sylmar, said she worries about being profiled while being out and about, which has also made her think twice about calling police.

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She added: "We've been out and about in Tamworth talking to people and thinking about how we can promote the fabulousness of dogs, but also how important they are as our family pets."

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