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to roll about
[phrase form: roll]
01
to happen again, especially in a repeated manner
Example
After resolving the issue, it seemed the same problems would roll about periodically.
Economic downturns tend to make uncertainties roll about in the business world.
02
to laugh uncontrollably about something
Example
The comedian 's joke was so hilarious that the entire audience began to roll about with laughter.
The comedian 's stand-up routine had the entire theater rolling about with laughter from start to finish.
The amusing cat video on the internet made people of all ages roll about in laughter.
03
to move in a rolling and aimless manner around a place or object
Example
The tumbleweed rolled about the deserted street, driven by the wind.
The marbles rolled about in the jar as I carried it.
The loose balls rolled about the basketball court after the game.
04
to move someone or something back and forth or all around a place or object
Example
He decided to roll about the new chair in his room to find the best position for it.
The children were excited to roll about in the snow during their winter vacation.
We rolled the logs about the yard, rearranging them to build a sturdy fire pit.
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