round about

Related to round about: roundabout way

round about

1. Approximately; roughly. Primarily heard in UK. A: "How long will it take to get there?" B: "Round about 3 hours, I expect." It'll be round about £200 to repair the phone.
2. In the vicinity of. Primarily heard in UK. The shop is on the outskirts of town, roundabout the old post office.
See also: round
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

ˌround aˈbout

(especially British English) (American English usually aˌround aˈbout)
1 in the area near a place: in Oxford and the villages round about
2 approximately: We’re leaving around about ten. A new roof will cost round about £3 000.
See also: round
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • round the bend/twist
  • round the twist
  • in round numbers
  • driving
  • buy a round
  • buy a/the round (of drinks)
  • round out
  • argue round and round
  • tear round
  • send round