bout
bout
baʊt
bawt
British pronunciation
/mˈʌk ɐbˈaʊt/
muck around

Definizione e significato di "muck about"in inglese

to muck about
[phrase form: muck]
01

comportarsi in modo sciocco o giocoso, fare lo stupido

to engage in silly or playful behavior, typically when one should be focused on work or other responsibilities
Dialectbritish flagBritish
to muck about definition and meaning
example
Esempi
Some employees tend to muck about in the office, distracting others from their work.
Alcuni dipendenti tendono a fare sciocchezze in ufficio, distraendo gli altri dal loro lavoro.
Last week, instead of studying, they mucked about in the library, making it difficult for others to concentrate.
La scorsa settimana, invece di studiare, hanno perso tempo in biblioteca, rendendo difficile per gli altri concentrarsi.
02

maltrattare, prendere in giro

to mistreat someone, especially by subjecting them to frequent changes, dishonesty, or unreliable behavior
Dialectbritish flagBritish
example
Esempi
He felt frustrated when the company continued to muck him about with changing deadlines and unclear expectations.
Si sentiva frustrato quando l'azienda continuava a trattarlo male con scadenze variabili e aspettative poco chiare.
Some employers unfortunately muck their employees about with inconsistent policies and sudden changes.
Purtroppo, alcuni datori di lavoro trattano male i propri dipendenti con politiche incoerenti e cambiamenti improvvisi.
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