knock about

• قضاء الوقت مع شخص ما بشكل غير رسمي أو التنقل والسفر دون خطة محددة؛ وقد يعني أيضًا معاملة شخص ما بقسوة أو التواجد في مكان ما دون هدف معين.

To spend time with someone casually, or to travel around without a fixed plan; can also mean to treat someone roughly or to be physically present in a place without a specific purpose.

1. Travel or wander casuallyB2informalbritish

   To travel or spend time in various places without a fixed plan.

   التجول والسفر بدون هدف

   • He spent a few years knocking about Europe after university.
   • They knocked about the countryside looking for adventure.
   • She knocked about the city for a while before finding a job.

2. Treat roughly or damageB2informalbritish

   To treat someone or something roughly, causing damage or wear.

   المعاملة بقسوة

   • The old suitcase has been knocked about a lot during the trip.
   • He was knocked about by the bullies at school.
   • The furniture was knocked about during the move.

3. Spend time with someoneB2informalbritish

   To socialize or spend time with a particular group of people.

   التجمع مع الآخرين

   • She knocks about with a group of artists.
   • He used to knock about with some musicians.
   • They knock about together on weekends.