mess about

An informal British expression meaning to behave in a silly or playful way, to waste time, or to treat someone inconsiderately by being unreliable or causing trouble.

ruНеформальное британское выражение, означающее вести себя глупо или игриво, тратить время впустую или относиться к кому-то невнимательно, будучи ненадёжным или создавая проблемы.esExpresión informal británica que significa comportarse de forma tonta o juguetona, perder el tiempo, o tratar a alguien con desconsideración, siendo poco fiable o causando problemas.frExpression britannique informelle signifiant se comporter de manière stupide ou enjouée, perdre son temps, ou traiter quelqu'un avec désinvolture en étant peu fiable ou en créant des problèmes.deInformeller britischer Ausdruck für albern oder spielerisch sein, Zeit verschwenden oder jemanden nachlässig und unzuverlässig behandeln und Probleme verursachen.ptExpressão informal britânica que significa agir de modo tolo ou brincalhão, perder tempo à toa ou tratar alguém com descuido, sendo pouco confiável ou causando problemas.zh英式非正式表达，指胡闹、玩耍、浪费时间，或对人不认真、不可靠、造成麻烦。arتعبير بريطاني غير رسمي يعني التصرف بحماقة أو مرح، أو إضاعة الوقت عبثاً، أو التعامل مع شخص بعدم اهتمام أو إهمال والتسبب في مشاكل له.

1. Behave in a silly or playful way B1 informal british

   To spend time doing things in a playful, unserious, or aimless manner.

   • The kids were messing about in the garden instead of doing their homework.
   • Stop messing about and get to work!
   • They spent the afternoon messing about on the river.

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2. Treat someone unfairly or waste their time B2 informal british

   To cause trouble for someone, treat them inconsiderately, or waste their time.

   • He's been messing her about for months, never committing to a date.
   • Don't mess me about; I need a straight answer.
   • The company messed about with the delivery schedule, causing delays.

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