gallivant around

To wander in search of fun or pleasure. You can't just gallivant around all day—you have to get some work done too.

gallivant around

to travel around aimlessly. Why don't you stop gallivanting around and come home for a while? Mary is off gallivanting around with her boyfriend.

See also: around

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

gad around
collect around
collect around (someone or something)
go around and around
get (someone) around the table
get around the table
chippy around
crouch around
find way around
good around

References in periodicals archive

The show will air on the History channel this evening at 9pm, and will see comedian Al Murray gallivant around Ireland to conduct his research and learn about the history of the countries' relationships.

Why we love to hate the English; Hooligans and Brexit top the list in comic Murray's new show on how we feel about close neighbours

Samantha wrote online: "Glad you have so much time to gallivant around playing tribute to others while ignoring your own father.

Meghan's half-sister Samantha Markle arrives in London, demanding a meeting with the Duchess; Meghan's controversial sister Samantha Markle is visiting the capital, and insistent on meeting about their father

Samantha said: "Glad you have so much time to gallivant around playing tribute to others while ignoring your own father.

Meghan flies home after sister's comments

"Glad you have so much time to gallivant around paying tribute to others while ignoring your own father!

Meghan Markle's Sister Attacks Duchess For Ignoring Their Dad

She added: "Glad you have so much time to gallivant around while ignoring your father.

Meghan's dad: I won't shut up till royals talk to me; He is upset at being frozen out; Sister: If he dies I'll blame you, Meg

Extra security costs for family members as they gallivant around the world Making America Great (laughingtock).

Liberals refuse to work with new majority

Is Tomb Raider about a privileged young white woman who gets sick of trying to fend for herself and decides to gallivant around the world on her parents' buck?

'Tomb Raider' reboot does not impress critics

WChristine Bleakley is just the latest in a very long line of celebrities being given the chance to basically gallivant around their homeland for our amusement.

Christine is wild about her home; PICK OF THE DAY WILD IRELAND (ITV, 8pm)

Christine Bleakley, pictured, is just the latest in a very long line of celebrities being given the chance to basically gallivant around their homeland for our amusement.

TODAY'S TV

WILD IRELAND ITV 8pm (Not Wales or STV) Christine Bleakley (above) is the latest in a series of celebrities who get to gallivant around their home turf for our amusement.

3TO SEE; MONDAY April 20

"It was already a risky move for Australia's captain and best player to gallivant around the subcontinent for another six or seven weeks ahead of the Ashes.

'Injured' Clarke urged to withdraw from 'unworthy' IPL

We couldn't watch television and weren't permitted to gallivant around the neighborhood with our friends.

Simple Sundays

He is "under virtual house arrest and not free to gallivant around the city" that he wants to leave for his safety.

Saadi Gaddafi Asks UN to Lift His Travel Ban

Word is, there's a hidden bonus level which allows the player to gallivant around London with an assortment of young ladies.

You cannot be serious, Mr David

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释义	gallivant around gallivant around To wander in search of fun or pleasure. You can't just gallivant around all day—you have to get some work done too. See also: around Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. gallivant around to travel around aimlessly. Why don't you stop gallivanting around and come home for a while? Mary is off gallivanting around with her boyfriend. See also: around McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: gad around collect around collect around (someone or something) go around and around get (someone) around the table get around the table chippy around crouch around find way around good around References in periodicals archive The show will air on the History channel this evening at 9pm, and will see comedian Al Murray gallivant around Ireland to conduct his research and learn about the history of the countries' relationships. Why we love to hate the English; Hooligans and Brexit top the list in comic Murray's new show on how we feel about close neighbours Samantha wrote online: "Glad you have so much time to gallivant around playing tribute to others while ignoring your own father. Meghan's half-sister Samantha Markle arrives in London, demanding a meeting with the Duchess; Meghan's controversial sister Samantha Markle is visiting the capital, and insistent on meeting about their father Samantha said: "Glad you have so much time to gallivant around playing tribute to others while ignoring your own father. Meghan flies home after sister's comments "Glad you have so much time to gallivant around paying tribute to others while ignoring your own father! Meghan Markle's Sister Attacks Duchess For Ignoring Their Dad She added: "Glad you have so much time to gallivant around while ignoring your father. Meghan's dad: I won't shut up till royals talk to me; He is upset at being frozen out; Sister: If he dies I'll blame you, Meg Extra security costs for family members as they gallivant around the world Making America Great (laughingtock). Liberals refuse to work with new majority Is Tomb Raider about a privileged young white woman who gets sick of trying to fend for herself and decides to gallivant around the world on her parents' buck? 'Tomb Raider' reboot does not impress critics WChristine Bleakley is just the latest in a very long line of celebrities being given the chance to basically gallivant around their homeland for our amusement. Christine is wild about her home; PICK OF THE DAY WILD IRELAND (ITV, 8pm) Christine Bleakley, pictured, is just the latest in a very long line of celebrities being given the chance to basically gallivant around their homeland for our amusement. TODAY'S TV WILD IRELAND ITV 8pm (Not Wales or STV) Christine Bleakley (above) is the latest in a series of celebrities who get to gallivant around their home turf for our amusement. 3TO SEE; MONDAY April 20 "It was already a risky move for Australia's captain and best player to gallivant around the subcontinent for another six or seven weeks ahead of the Ashes. 'Injured' Clarke urged to withdraw from 'unworthy' IPL We couldn't watch television and weren't permitted to gallivant around the neighborhood with our friends. Simple Sundays He is "under virtual house arrest and not free to gallivant around the city" that he wants to leave for his safety. Saadi Gaddafi Asks UN to Lift His Travel Ban Word is, there's a hidden bonus level which allows the player to gallivant around London with an assortment of young ladies. You cannot be serious, Mr David
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