bounce around

1. Of an object, to move erratically with repeated hops into the air. The rubber ball bounced around before finally rolling into the wall.

2. Of a person, to move or change between several different things, such as jobs or places. Well, since I graduated from school, I've just been bouncing around, working any job I can get. That player has bounced around a lot in his short career—in three years, he's already been on five teams!

3. To discuss something with other people by mentioning it informally, in passing, or at various times. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "bounce" and "around." I bounced around the idea of becoming an actress with many people before discussing it with my parents. Hey, let's bounce your idea around the office to see if anyone wants to join our team.

4. To circulate widely. News of my suspension sure bounced around fast—the whole school already knows about it.

See also: around, bounce

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

bounce something around (with someone)

to discuss something with a number of people; to move an idea from person to person like a ball. I need to bounce this around with my family. I need to bounce around something with you.

See also: around, bounce

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

bounce around

1. Move around from one person or place to another. For example, The staff spent the morning bouncing around ideas to improve sales, or She had been bouncing around from one job to another. This term alludes to a ball bouncing among players. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]

2. Treat roughly or unfairly, as in Quit bouncing me around; I won't stand for it. This usage is based on a somewhat earlier meaning of bounce, "to beat up" or "coerce." ] Slang; c. 1970]

See also: around, bounce

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

bounce around

1. To rebound repeatedly in various directions: The ball landed in my bedroom and bounced around, knocking over a vase on the shelf.

2. To cause something to rebound in various directions: Don't bounce the basketball around in the living room! Let's go outside and bounce around my new rubber ball.

3. To move about energetically or restlessly in various directions: The scared mouse bounced around all over the room. The kids are bouncing around in the back seat of the car.

4. To discuss something with a number of people: I bounced my new idea around at the meeting, and some people gave me some very interesting comments on it.

5. To circulate among a number of people. Used of a name, word, or idea: That rumor has been bouncing around here for years.

See also: around, bounce

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

bounce along
bounce back
dart around
keep the ball rolling
keep the ball rolling, to
bounce out
bounce something off of someone
bounce something off someone
bounce off
bounce off (of) (someone or something)

References in periodicals archive

They were also able to bounce around on bungee trampolines while those with a keen eye hit the target by trying their hand at archery and beat the goalie.

ON YOUR MARK'S FOR FUN

During the night family pet Buster the bulldog watches jealously as foxes and other garden animals bounce around on the trampoline.

Bright eyed and real-life bushy tailed trampoline fun caught on camera

Families enjoyed a bounce around Glencoats Park at a fun inflatables event.

A whole lot of bouncing fun; PARTY TIME WITH PALS OF THE PRIVIES

POGO ALONG TO SEE THE COCKNEY REJECTS There were arguably the first Oi band, loved by Peel and Morrissey, hated by the music press's muso elite and the cause of much bovver - but really the Cockney Rejects were just a bunch of lads making you could bounce around to.

POGO ALONG TO SEE THE COCKNEY REJECTS

Here's an idea senior schools could bounce around - why not make a nice sturdy sports bra part of the uniform?

Support for sporty girls

Each morning as part of the arena 'health check' they will have to bounce around with the arena all to themselves to test it.

Fancy getting paid to spend the summer bouncing round an inflatable obstacle course? Inflata Nation is coming to Merseyside - and they're on the lookout for staff; Inflata Nation is coming to Merseyside - and they're on the lookout for staff

"Many fans don't know when the athletics season starts, when it ends, why it seems to bounce around from the USA to Europe to Asia and back again.

Coe's launch for mainfesto; BRIEFLY

Able to bounce around the floor and get serious air, it responds amazingly to your steering, and its built-in camera provides a gamelike point of view, turning your house into a veritable racetrack.

Parrot Minidrone and Jumping Sumo

Their personalities shine through as they all pull funny faces, bounce around on stage and enjoy themselves.

An awesome return by rockers King Kurt

Contains colourful balls inside that bounce around as the wheel rotates.

get active outdoors

They bounce around their family home, which is still filled with furniture and familial belongings but their mildly erotic symbiosis is upset when a handyman takes interest in one of the sisters, leaving the other to feel like a third wheel.

Mary Marie

don't bounce around I am quiet as can be It's so nice lying

The Sorrow Triptych

Spider-Man Sports Bag, pounds 12.50, Disney Store and www.disneystore.co.uk Tidlo balance bike, pounds 50, www.amazon.co.uk Family croquet set, pounds 45.00, www.gltc.co.uk Swingball Pro, pounds 40.56, www.amazon.co.uk Quoits, pounds 15.00, www.gltc.co.uk Garden darts, pounds 29.99, www.gardengames.co.uk Bounce around on a Happy Hopperz, pounds 21.99, www.happyhopperz.co.uk Giant chess garden game, pounds 41.99, www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk Plum Magnitude 12ft Trampoline and 3G Enclosure, pounds 349.99, www.plumproducts.com Boules, pounds 14.95, www.handpickedcollection.com Hole-in-One golf set, pounds 4.99, from Wilkinsons Wooden garden rounders set, pounds 19.95, www.dotcomgiftshop.com Wigwam, pounds 79.99, www.giftedpenguin.co.uk

Out and out good fun

We may just bounce around at the bottom for a while."

For two months in a row, jobless rate improves

词组	bounce around
释义	bounce around bounce around 1. Of an object, to move erratically with repeated hops into the air. The rubber ball bounced around before finally rolling into the wall. 2. Of a person, to move or change between several different things, such as jobs or places. Well, since I graduated from school, I've just been bouncing around, working any job I can get. That player has bounced around a lot in his short career—in three years, he's already been on five teams! 3. To discuss something with other people by mentioning it informally, in passing, or at various times. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "bounce" and "around." I bounced around the idea of becoming an actress with many people before discussing it with my parents. Hey, let's bounce your idea around the office to see if anyone wants to join our team. 4. To circulate widely. News of my suspension sure bounced around fast—the whole school already knows about it. See also: around, bounce Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. bounce something around (with someone) to discuss something with a number of people; to move an idea from person to person like a ball. I need to bounce this around with my family. I need to bounce around something with you. See also: around, bounce McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. bounce around 1. Move around from one person or place to another. For example, The staff spent the morning bouncing around ideas to improve sales, or She had been bouncing around from one job to another. This term alludes to a ball bouncing among players. [Colloquial; mid-1900s] 2. Treat roughly or unfairly, as in Quit bouncing me around; I won't stand for it. This usage is based on a somewhat earlier meaning of bounce, "to beat up" or "coerce." ] Slang; c. 1970] See also: around, bounce The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. bounce around v. 1. To rebound repeatedly in various directions: The ball landed in my bedroom and bounced around, knocking over a vase on the shelf. 2. To cause something to rebound in various directions: Don't bounce the basketball around in the living room! Let's go outside and bounce around my new rubber ball. 3. To move about energetically or restlessly in various directions: The scared mouse bounced around all over the room. The kids are bouncing around in the back seat of the car. 4. To discuss something with a number of people: I bounced my new idea around at the meeting, and some people gave me some very interesting comments on it. 5. To circulate among a number of people. Used of a name, word, or idea: That rumor has been bouncing around here for years. See also: around, bounce The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: bounce along bounce back dart around keep the ball rolling keep the ball rolling, to bounce out bounce something off of someone bounce something off someone bounce off bounce off (of) (someone or something) References in periodicals archive They were also able to bounce around on bungee trampolines while those with a keen eye hit the target by trying their hand at archery and beat the goalie. ON YOUR MARK'S FOR FUN During the night family pet Buster the bulldog watches jealously as foxes and other garden animals bounce around on the trampoline. Bright eyed and real-life bushy tailed trampoline fun caught on camera Families enjoyed a bounce around Glencoats Park at a fun inflatables event. A whole lot of bouncing fun; PARTY TIME WITH PALS OF THE PRIVIES POGO ALONG TO SEE THE COCKNEY REJECTS There were arguably the first Oi band, loved by Peel and Morrissey, hated by the music press's muso elite and the cause of much bovver - but really the Cockney Rejects were just a bunch of lads making you could bounce around to. POGO ALONG TO SEE THE COCKNEY REJECTS Here's an idea senior schools could bounce around - why not make a nice sturdy sports bra part of the uniform? Support for sporty girls Each morning as part of the arena 'health check' they will have to bounce around with the arena all to themselves to test it. Fancy getting paid to spend the summer bouncing round an inflatable obstacle course? Inflata Nation is coming to Merseyside - and they're on the lookout for staff; Inflata Nation is coming to Merseyside - and they're on the lookout for staff "Many fans don't know when the athletics season starts, when it ends, why it seems to bounce around from the USA to Europe to Asia and back again. Coe's launch for mainfesto; BRIEFLY Able to bounce around the floor and get serious air, it responds amazingly to your steering, and its built-in camera provides a gamelike point of view, turning your house into a veritable racetrack. Parrot Minidrone and Jumping Sumo Their personalities shine through as they all pull funny faces, bounce around on stage and enjoy themselves. An awesome return by rockers King Kurt Contains colourful balls inside that bounce around as the wheel rotates. get active outdoors They bounce around their family home, which is still filled with furniture and familial belongings but their mildly erotic symbiosis is upset when a handyman takes interest in one of the sisters, leaving the other to feel like a third wheel. Mary Marie don't bounce around I am quiet as can be It's so nice lying The Sorrow Triptych Spider-Man Sports Bag, pounds 12.50, Disney Store and www.disneystore.co.uk Tidlo balance bike, pounds 50, www.amazon.co.uk Family croquet set, pounds 45.00, www.gltc.co.uk Swingball Pro, pounds 40.56, www.amazon.co.uk Quoits, pounds 15.00, www.gltc.co.uk Garden darts, pounds 29.99, www.gardengames.co.uk Bounce around on a Happy Hopperz, pounds 21.99, www.happyhopperz.co.uk Giant chess garden game, pounds 41.99, www.find-me-a-gift.co.uk Plum Magnitude 12ft Trampoline and 3G Enclosure, pounds 349.99, www.plumproducts.com Boules, pounds 14.95, www.handpickedcollection.com Hole-in-One golf set, pounds 4.99, from Wilkinsons Wooden garden rounders set, pounds 19.95, www.dotcomgiftshop.com Wigwam, pounds 79.99, www.giftedpenguin.co.uk Out and out good fun We may just bounce around at the bottom for a while." For two months in a row, jobless rate improves
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