fly about
Frequency: 5.11.4 per million words
to fly in various directions within an area
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Examples (10)
- Moths were flying about the room, attracted to the light.
- Loose papers started to fly about the office when the window was opened.
- Dust particles flew about the attic as we searched through old boxes.
- In the aviary, colourful parrots fly about from branch to branch.
- Rumours have been flying about that the CEO is planning to resign.
- Sparks from the campfire flew about, creating a magical effect in the darkness.
- When the pillow burst, feathers began to fly about everywhere.
- Bees were flying about the garden, collecting nectar from the flowers.
- He waved his hands frantically, trying to stop the wasps from flying about his head.
- Confetti will fly about the stadium when the team wins the championship.