around the block

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Examples (10)

  • He took a short walk around the block to clear his head.
  • The line for the new restaurant went all the way around the block.
  • She's been around the block a few times and knows how to handle difficult clients.
  • Let's drive around the block one more time to see if a parking space has opened up.
  • The children were chasing each other around the block on their scooters.
  • The protest march is planned to go around the block and end at city hall.
  • I live just around the block from the main train station.
  • My daily run consists of three laps around the block.
  • He was so nervous he had to pace around the block before his interview.
  • The police car circled around the block, keeping an eye on the area.