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

"I think it's getting out and about, but still having that gamified technical side to it," he said.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 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

“Whether you’re out and about or at rest, please don’t put your smartphones down.”

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

The couple began by trying different harnesses and getting Roo used to it in the house before introducing a travel backpack Roo could use if she needed a safe space while out and about.

From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026

Naomi turned to him and said in a hoarse whisper, “I don’t want you hanging around with them anymore. I can’t risk them being out and about with a—with a liar!”

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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