race around

To go from place to place in a very hurried or frantic manner. I've been racing around all day running errands—I just want to sit down for a minute by myself! Would you quit racing around like that? You're going to break something!

race around (after someone or something)

to rush here and there to find or fetch someone or something. I had to race around after Tom. I couldn't seem to catch up to him. I wish I could find the dog without having to race around all over the neighborhood.

race around

to run or move around in a great hurry. Stop racing around and calm down! I have been racing around all morning, trying to get some things done.

See also: around, race

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

jump about
ferry
ferry (someone) around
ferry around
jump around
defect to
defect to (something)
ditch (some place)
know one's place
know your place

References in periodicals archive

His lap average speed of 121.9mph during the onelap race around the famous 37.73-mile course was enough to secure back-to-back wins in the electric bike class.

Rutter feeling electric

By ANTONIA PAGET Sunday People feature writer MORNING To get the heart pumping, my morning would start with skis strapped to my feet for a race around the pistes of a ski resort in the Alps.

My PERFECT day; SUNDAY PEOPLE * JUNE 2, 2019 Travel

The elite road cyclists will race around the city centre in an event which, in only its third staging in Aberdeen, has quickly become a must-see event on the sporting calendar.

CYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA; COMMENT

The video then fast-forwards to the present day where Smith challenges his son to a one-on-one race around Yas Marina Circuit to see "who is the fastest Smith in the family."

Video: Will Smith races against son on UAE's F1 track

Maggie, a Rottweiler-Labrador cross, loves to race around Avery Hill Park in south London to collect the bottles during walks with her owner, who then takes them home to be recycled.

Litter-picking dog cleans up parks

KARACHI -- Team AkzoNobel has finished second on the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race around the world to claim fourth place in the overall standings, after Leg 11 from Gothenburg, Sweden came to a thrilling conclusion in front of huge crowds on the beachfront of The Hague in the Netherlands.

Team AkzoNobel finishes Volvo Ocean Race with second place on final leg

As 20 teams race around the track, a small army is required to ensure the smooth broadcast of the race around the world.

500 journalists have flown to Bahrain to cover the Formula One race

Moleda, 49, finished the 2.4-mile swim in Waikiki, 112-mile handcycle race around O'ahu and 26.2-mile marathon in Honolulu in 11 hours, 32 minutes and 34 seconds.

Make it five titles for Moleda

Masks will be made available for fans on Sunday and there will be 24 first aid posts on alert for the night race around the streets of Marina Bay.

HAMILTON ON SMOG ALERT; FORMULA ONE

The 14-day, 700 nautical-mile, race around the Arabian Peninsula will now start in Muscat, Oman on February 15 and finish in Manama, Bahrain on February 26, via port calls in Sohar, Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha.

Sailing Arabia reverses route

In the TV show teams race around the world and perform assigned tasks en route.

'Amazing Race' auditions Dec. 5 at Wachusett Mountain

The Racing Post Trophy winner has yet to race around a turn but will get a taste of what is in store on Saturday week when he gallops around Tattenham Corner on the morning the track hosts its Breakfast with the Stars event.

Varian plotting course to Epsom for Kingston

To further IHG's commitment to “Responsible Business,” on 27th September 2013, the hotel and residences team members participated in the IHG Race Around The World at Hoa Lu Stadium to raise funds for the IHG Shelter in the Storm programme.

InterContinental Asiana Saigon Get Together to Make a Difference and Support the Community

Saturday was a nice day to take the boat and family out for a relaxing cruise around the Palm then anchor up for a barbecue, until about 10 mindless idiots on jets skis decided to race around every boat trying to impress others!

Jet ski show-offs are a dangerous bunch

The Star Wars actor will be on the crew of a yacht called Hugo Boss for the race around the Isle of Wight during Cowes Week.

Ewan joins charity sail

词组	race around
释义	race around race around To go from place to place in a very hurried or frantic manner. I've been racing around all day running errands—I just want to sit down for a minute by myself! Would you quit racing around like that? You're going to break something! See also: around, race Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. race around (after someone or something) to rush here and there to find or fetch someone or something. I had to race around after Tom. I couldn't seem to catch up to him. I wish I could find the dog without having to race around all over the neighborhood. See also: around, race race around to run or move around in a great hurry. Stop racing around and calm down! I have been racing around all morning, trying to get some things done. See also: around, race McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: jump about ferry ferry (someone) around ferry around jump around defect to defect to (something) ditch (some place) know one's place know your place References in periodicals archive His lap average speed of 121.9mph during the onelap race around the famous 37.73-mile course was enough to secure back-to-back wins in the electric bike class. Rutter feeling electric By ANTONIA PAGET Sunday People feature writer MORNING To get the heart pumping, my morning would start with skis strapped to my feet for a race around the pistes of a ski resort in the Alps. My PERFECT day; SUNDAY PEOPLE * JUNE 2, 2019 Travel The elite road cyclists will race around the city centre in an event which, in only its third staging in Aberdeen, has quickly become a must-see event on the sporting calendar. CYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA; COMMENT The video then fast-forwards to the present day where Smith challenges his son to a one-on-one race around Yas Marina Circuit to see "who is the fastest Smith in the family." Video: Will Smith races against son on UAE's F1 track Maggie, a Rottweiler-Labrador cross, loves to race around Avery Hill Park in south London to collect the bottles during walks with her owner, who then takes them home to be recycled. Litter-picking dog cleans up parks KARACHI -- Team AkzoNobel has finished second on the final leg of the Volvo Ocean Race around the world to claim fourth place in the overall standings, after Leg 11 from Gothenburg, Sweden came to a thrilling conclusion in front of huge crowds on the beachfront of The Hague in the Netherlands. Team AkzoNobel finishes Volvo Ocean Race with second place on final leg As 20 teams race around the track, a small army is required to ensure the smooth broadcast of the race around the world. 500 journalists have flown to Bahrain to cover the Formula One race Moleda, 49, finished the 2.4-mile swim in Waikiki, 112-mile handcycle race around O'ahu and 26.2-mile marathon in Honolulu in 11 hours, 32 minutes and 34 seconds. Make it five titles for Moleda Masks will be made available for fans on Sunday and there will be 24 first aid posts on alert for the night race around the streets of Marina Bay. HAMILTON ON SMOG ALERT; FORMULA ONE The 14-day, 700 nautical-mile, race around the Arabian Peninsula will now start in Muscat, Oman on February 15 and finish in Manama, Bahrain on February 26, via port calls in Sohar, Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. Sailing Arabia reverses route In the TV show teams race around the world and perform assigned tasks en route. 'Amazing Race' auditions Dec. 5 at Wachusett Mountain The Racing Post Trophy winner has yet to race around a turn but will get a taste of what is in store on Saturday week when he gallops around Tattenham Corner on the morning the track hosts its Breakfast with the Stars event. Varian plotting course to Epsom for Kingston To further IHG's commitment to “Responsible Business,” on 27th September 2013, the hotel and residences team members participated in the IHG Race Around The World at Hoa Lu Stadium to raise funds for the IHG Shelter in the Storm programme. InterContinental Asiana Saigon Get Together to Make a Difference and Support the Community Saturday was a nice day to take the boat and family out for a relaxing cruise around the Palm then anchor up for a barbecue, until about 10 mindless idiots on jets skis decided to race around every boat trying to impress others! Jet ski show-offs are a dangerous bunch The Star Wars actor will be on the crew of a yacht called Hugo Boss for the race around the Isle of Wight during Cowes Week. Ewan joins charity sail
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