29 June 2015 в 17:46, автор Софья Михалева
Перевод:
1) быть на ходу, гулять, выходить на прогулку, бродить по окрестностям, быть в пути, выходить из дома
2) вести активный образ жизни
3) поправиться, восстановиться, прийти в себя
Синонимы: to roam, to go out
Примеры:
When I’m out and about, I’ll text or email myself from my phone. A smart phone is a great tool for a writer. (Steven Hall)
I didn’t much like being in Parliament physically. I found it a bit depressing. It’s very dark and heavy. I like being out and about. (Geoff Mulgan)
I loved being in London. Always walking everywhere, always out and about and always at markets, walking around Brick Lane and Covent Garden and Soho. (Alice Temperley)
Происхождение:
Идиома «out and about», скорее всего, относится к фразам, построенным по типу «рифмованного удвоения» вроде «hanky-panky», «razzle-dazzle» «namby-pamby». Наречие «about» присоединилась к стандартному выражению «to be out» не только для большего благозвучия, но и чтобы подчеркнуть деятельное значение, присущее этой идиоме: в своем современном употреблении идиома «out and about» синонимична выражению «to run errands», то есть активно перемешаться по городу по делам.
Проверьте себя:
If I happen to see my favourite singer just out and about in London,
- I’ll never believe my eyes.
- I’ll call the police.
- I’ll be too star-struck to ask for an autograph.
Правильный ответ на наш предыдущий тест – вариант A.
out and about
Away from one’s home or normal environment, especially to socialize, run errands, visit various places, etc. I’m just out and about with Mary if you would like to come join us. It feels so nice getting out and about again after being bedridden for so long.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2022 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.
*out and about
outside the house; outdoors. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) Beth has been ill, but now she’s out and about. As soon as I feel better, I’ll be able to get out and about.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
out and about
Well enough to come and go, especially after an illness. For example, I’m glad to see you’re out and about again. [Late 1800s] Also see up and about.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
out and about
(of a person, especially after an illness) engaging in normal activity.
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
ˌout and aˈbout
(British English) able to go outside again after an illness: I saw Mrs Neve in town this morning. I was pleased to see her out and about again.
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017
- be out and about
- get out and about
- see you in a (little) while
- see you in a little while
- go on an errand
- (one’s) (true) stripes
- (one’s) true color(s)
- sick and tired
- sick and tired of (something)
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#1
Can anybody help me with the meaning of » out and about » .
Example:
if I’m not out and about, I’m hanging out with my dogs.
Thanks
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#2
«Out and about» is used to refer to the free time one spends outside the house (generally). That means, essentially, frolicking: passing time with friends, driving around, etc. However, the expression is not restricted to the house and can be used to mean ready to do such frolicking: i.e. «Your car will be out and about in an hour» «Why thank you kind automobile repairman».
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#3
Hi ivansantos,
It means that he is out of his house and is going about here and there, maybe doing errands, maybe visiting people, etc.
Floise
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#4
Hi ivansantos,
Generally speaking, «to be out and about» simply means that you are getting out of the house and going to the places you usually go to (shops, stores, work, parks, theaters, etc.). It means that you are not staying home all of the time.
In your example, it means that the person is not doing anything special. If he/she is going out, it’s to the same old places, but most of the time, the person just stays at home with his/her dogs.
I hope this helps.
Joelline
This is actually a ‘general reference’ question; i.e. it can be answered simply by looking it up in a dictionary:
out and about (Oxford Dictionary)
Engaging in normal activity after an illness. (British English definition)
(Of a person, especially after inactivity) engaging in normal activity. (American English definition)Same examples from both British & American English definitions:
Again, this was all due to my illness and generally not getting out and about.
Many of the activities for the next seven days focus on getting out and about in the Ilkley area.
Maria is currently a bit under the weather and all her friends and family hope to see her out and about again real soon.
out and about (Cambridge Dictionary — British English) (No American English definition)
active; doing the things you usually do:
The doctor says she’s making a good recovery, and she should be out and about in a few days’ time.
out and about (Collins English Dictionary — Retrieved from Dictionary.com)
regularly going out of the house to work, take part in social activity, etc, esp after an illness
out and about (The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Retrieved from Dictionary.com)
Well enough to come and go, especially after an illness. [Late 1800s]
I’m glad to see you’re out and about again.
The alternative expressions up and about, up and around, and up and doing can also be used with similar meanings:
up and around (Dictionary.com)
recovered from an illness; able to leave one’s bed.
up and about (The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Retrieved from Dictionary.com)
Also, up and around; up and doing.
Active again, especially after an illness or rest. [Early 1800s]
They had her up and about just one day after surgery
I’m so glad you’re up and around; we need your help
It’s time to be up and doing.