bandy (something) about

to talk about something without being careful about facts.

The number $31 million was bandied about at the time, although actual losses might have been much lower.

• put something behind someone
• put something behind something
• put something behind you
• put something down to experience
• put something in a hole
• put something in motion
• put something in the shade
• put something into service
• put something on a pedestal
• put something on hold
• put something on ice
• put something on the back burner
• put something on the line
• albatross around your neck
• albatross round neck
• albatross round your neck
• a leading light
• a leg up
• a leg up on
• a leg up on someone
• a leg up on something
• a leopard can't change its spots.
• a leopard doesn't change its spots.
• a level playing field
• al fresco