knock about

• Passer du temps avec quelqu'un de manière informelle ou voyager sans plan précis ; peut aussi signifier maltraiter quelqu'un ou traîner quelque part sans but particulier.

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.

   errer sans but

   • 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.

   maltraiter, abîmer

   • 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.

   Fréquenter

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