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to knock around
[phrase form: knock]
01
golpear, dar golpes
to strike someone or something multiple times
Transitive: to knock around sb/sth
1.1
maltratar, tratar de manera brusca
to treat someone or something in a careless, rough, or disrespectful manner
02
vagar, deambular
to spend time or travel without a clear plan or direction
Transitive: to knock around a place
03
pasar tiempo juntos, andar juntos
to spend a considerable amount of time with someone, often implying close companionship or romantic involvement
Intransitive
04
estar por aquí, andar por aquí
to be somewhere nearby, but the exact location is unknown
Intransitive: to knock around somewhere
05
dar vueltas a ideas, discutir informalmente
to casually discuss or think about ideas, plans, or possibilities
Transitive: to knock around an idea or plan
06
discutir de manera informal, intercambiar ideas de forma casual
(of ideas, plans, etc.) to be casually discussed or brainstormed over a period of time
Intransitive: to knock around | to knock around sometime
knock around
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Ejemplo
The boxer is knocking around his opponent with heavy punches.
The children were knocking around the ball back and forth, playing a game of catch.
The designers were knocking around different color schemes for the website.
My keys must be knocking around here somewhere.
The idea of a company retreat has been knocking around for a while.
