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thrash about

/ˈθræʃ əˈbaʊt/

Übersetzung: Sich unkontrolliert, heftig und ungeordnet bewegen, oft aus Schmerz, Angst oder in dem verzweifelten Versuch zu entkommen.

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/ˈθræʃ əˈbaʊt/B2informal
  • deSich unkontrolliert, heftig und ungeordnet bewegen, oft aus Schmerz, Angst oder in dem verzweifelten Versuch zu entkommen.

To move wildly, violently, or uncontrollably, often in a desperate attempt to escape or due to pain or distress.

  1. Move violentlyB2informal

    To move wildly or uncontrollably, often in a struggle or panic.

    deSich heftig winden

    • The fish thrashed about in the net.
    • He thrashed about in his sleep, having a nightmare.
    • The injured animal thrashed about on the ground.
  2. Search franticallyB2informal

    To move around in a desperate or disorganized way while looking for something.

    deHektisch nach etwas suchen

    • She thrashed about in the dark, trying to find the light switch.
    • He thrashed about in the water, looking for his lost phone.
    • They thrashed about in the bushes, searching for the keys.