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to roll about
[phrase form: roll]
01
to happen again, especially in a repeated manner
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Examples
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
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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.
03
to move in a rolling and aimless manner around a place or object
Examples
The tumbleweed rolled about the deserted street, driven by the wind.
The marbles rolled about in the jar as I carried it.
04
to move someone or something back and forth or all around a place or object
Examples
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.
