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bandy about

 

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Verb bandy about has 1 sense
  1. bandy about - discuss casually; "bandy about an idea"
    --1 is one way to
    hash out, discuss, talk over
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s something

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Term: bandy about

Part of Speech: - Verb (transitive and intransitive)

Sense 1: (transitive) To discuss or exchange casually or freely.

Sample Sentence 1: During the meeting, the team members would bandy about different ideas for the marketing campaign.

Sample Sentence 2: The friends enjoyed bandying about their favorite movies and sharing recommendations.

Sense 2: (intransitive) To pass playfully or teasingly back and forth.

Sample Sentence 1: The children bandied about the ball in the park, laughing joyfully.

Sample Sentence 2: The cat and the mouse bandied about, enhancing their playful bond.

Local Usage: In certain regions, "bandy about" is also used informally to mean to physically toss or throw something from one person to another.

Sample Sentence: The friends bandied about a frisbee in the backyard, enjoying a sunny afternoon.

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