definitions

thrash about

Also, thrash around. Move wildly or violently, as in He thrashed about all night, unable to sleep, or The fish thrashed around on the dock, so Meg threw it back in the water. [Mid-1800s]

RELATED CONTENT

12 Words About BeginningsRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE
11 Quotes About KindnessA kind word can be the most important word you hear in the day. Read these quotes about kindness for inspiration.
READ MORE

Nearby words

thrall, thralldom, thrang, thrapple, thrash, thrash about, thrash metal, thrash out, thrasher, thrashing, thrasonical
The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.