flutter around (something)

flutter around (something)

1. Literally, to fly around some thing or place in a quick, deft manner. The kids are outside, trying to catch the lightning bugs that are fluttering around.
2. By extension, to move quickly around some place or area. I think Anita is fluttering around the office, straightening things up. Good luck finding her.
See also: around, flutter
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • flutter about
  • flit about
  • (as) quick as lightning
  • go like lightning
  • lightning
  • quick
  • lightning quick
  • like lightning
  • bat (one's) eyelashes
  • bat (one's) eyes