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thrash about

/ˈθræʃ əˈbaʊt/

Traduction: Se débattre de manière désordonnée, violente ou incontrôlée, souvent dans une tentative désespérée de s'échapper ou sous l'effet de la douleur ou de la souffrance.

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/ˈθræʃ əˈbaʊt/B2informal
  • frSe débattre de manière désordonnée, violente ou incontrôlée, souvent dans une tentative désespérée de s'échapper ou sous l'effet de la douleur ou de la souffrance.

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.

    frse débattre violemment

    • 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.

    frchercher frénétiquement

    • 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.