jockey around

1. To maneuver around something, especially in an awkward or ungainly manner. There was only one waiter serving the large table of guests, so he had to keep jockeying around it to bring people their food and serve their drinks. I hate having to jockey around this massive filing cabinet every time I want to get into the storage closet.

2. To shift or maneuver someone or something around. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "jockey" and "around." I had to jockey around a bunch of stuff in the garage in order to fit the new bicycle in. There was a lot of confusion among the festival organizers, and they kept jockeying us around to different stages throughout the day.

jockey something around

to maneuver something around; to manage something. We had to jockey our bikes around a number of stalled cars. We jockeyed around a few can to make room for the bus in the parking lot.

jockey around

to move around as if trying to get into a special position. I spent most of the movie jockeying around, trying to get comfortable. She always has to jockey around a bit when she is getting into a parking place.

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释义	jockey around jockey around 1. To maneuver around something, especially in an awkward or ungainly manner. There was only one waiter serving the large table of guests, so he had to keep jockeying around it to bring people their food and serve their drinks. I hate having to jockey around this massive filing cabinet every time I want to get into the storage closet. 2. To shift or maneuver someone or something around. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "jockey" and "around." I had to jockey around a bunch of stuff in the garage in order to fit the new bicycle in. There was a lot of confusion among the festival organizers, and they kept jockeying us around to different stages throughout the day. See also: around, jockey Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. jockey something around to maneuver something around; to manage something. We had to jockey our bikes around a number of stalled cars. We jockeyed around a few can to make room for the bus in the parking lot. See also: around, jockey jockey around to move around as if trying to get into a special position. I spent most of the movie jockeying around, trying to get comfortable. She always has to jockey around a bit when she is getting into a parking place. See also: around, jockey McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: schlep schlepp schlepping shlep send (something) flying freedom of maneuver freedom of/room for manoeuvre maneuver manoeuvre room for/to maneuver References in periodicals archive Another Welsh jockey around this time was Rhyl-born David Harrison who rode 65 winners in 1995 and who was hoping to ride in Hong Kong. Some memorable moments from the life of Dr Massini; turf talk ROBBIE POWER conquered the Cheltenham Gold Cup, rode two other winners at the festival and four at Aintree but now seeks local success - and the hottest jockey around believes Our Duke is his best ever chance of winning Ireland's richest jumps race, the BoyleSports Irish Grand National. Hot Power now sets sights on National glor y Frankie Dettori is still by far the best-known jockey around yet has only three championship trophies in his cabinet stretching back to 1994. INSIDE LINE; Our award-winning tipster Gary Nutting is the man in the know Less really is Moore for today's top racers But I had enough left in the tank where I could jockey around and know where I was the last 100." Berian cruises, while other favorites stumble "Yesterday you feel like the worst jockey in the world, today you are the winning-most jockey around the course. SAM SHINES TO TO SEAL SUPER SIXTH; Express delivers in Topham - now it might be Time for Waley-Cohen's magnificent seven When I heard William was available, that was perfect because he's probably the most talented jockey around. In the big races, he's Cool Hand Luke, so I'm delighted. Dream to go close in Ces We have seen results that every avid racing fan wanted and one that appealed to a wider audience because it involved Frankie Dettori, the most popular jockey around, and his first Epsom Derby triumph. Racing wins new friends in glorious week Kinane has a point to prove today, but last Sunday's Irish Derby win proved he is still the best big race jockey around. [0] Racing: Med To Measure; Eclipse will suit Stoute's Royal Ascot winner Furthermore, the 'head waiter' George Baker has been booked and there isn't a better jockey around when it comes to delivering one late. St Michel the solid option but don't rule out Selection I first met my first real horseman at university, Ian Balding, who was the champion National Hunt jockey around that time. OPINION Norton has the best record of any jockey around the Roodee and rarely heads back to his Knowsley home without a winner at Chester. Mubaraza can give Hanagan another Cup win "He's the best jockey around and we had to have him when he became available," said owner Mick Scaife. HEAVENS ABOVE, RYAN! YESTERDAY'S ACTION Richard Hughes is the hottest jockey around at present and worth a couple of lengths on any of his mounts. Clinical cut and dried for Sir Mark There is no better jockey around who can ride from the front than Joe Fanning, who was again seen to great advantage on Secret History as she showed her rivals the way home in decisive style. Secret History's out in the open now He's not the best jockey around, he's certainly not Ruby Walsh, but then not many pros are so what are you gonna do? Christmas was a cracker for jumps fans
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