hang about

Example Sentences

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Manager Ange Postecoglou had labelled it must-win and his players did not hang about in a high-tempo attacking performance, surging ahead with a terrific finish from talisman Kyogo.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2021

But most of all it is unexpectedly fun, drawing you through its world of not-very-good-at-this criminals, low-lifes and people who want little more than to just hang about with verve and panache.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2020

She said she would hang about 20 masks at a time, and within an hour they’d be gone.

From Washington Times • May 1, 2020

They would all come to New York for the season, and we would hang about together and go to Joe Eula’s house — Andy and his group, Joe and his group, Halston and his group.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2018

"Not while the spiders hang about the silk in such numbers. As soon as we touch the web, they will be upon us. We cannot risk that."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda