| 词组 | bouncing it around |
| 释义 | (redirected from bouncing it around)bounce around1. 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. 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. bounce around1. 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] bounce aroundv. 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. |
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