fool around

Example Sentences

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Swallows, with their forked black tails, fool around in the wind by the raw bluff face, just beneath a stretch of floppy, black, muddy pipe that used to be underground.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023

Those who doubt this are welcome to fool around and find out.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023

Still, “No Rules Sandy” sounds like Sylvan Esso had ample time to fool around in the studio.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022

That's an indication that there's stuff going on, that they don't want to fool around with Meadows on contempt charges, out of concern of what that might do to what they're actively investigating him for.

From Salon • May 24, 2022

“Your parents trust you to make good decisions. This is hardly the place they expect you to fool around or get in trouble. Just think about how disappointed they are going to be.”

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan