fool around

Example Sentences

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“I would just fool around on the instrument, getting used to the space and the sound,” he told Colorado Public Radio.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2023

You don’t want to put yourself at risk of getting sick, so if you see a recall that involves salmonella or E. coli, don’t fool around: Toss the product or return it to the store.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2022

"We will not have time to fool around with the courts making a decision," he said.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2022

“Steve was this guy who liked to have fun, not take things too seriously and fool around, which bugged Rudy,” Villa said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2022

Toby said that was necessary so no one would have a chance to fool around with the oracle before everyone was there.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder