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.