fool around

Example Sentences

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"He'd fool around at the reception desk and would check patients in," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Those who doubt this are welcome to fool around and find out.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2023

The group lingered to snap photos and fool around, building a hump of snow for taking jumps.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

You don’t want to put yourself at risk of getting sick, so if you see a recall that involves salmonella or E. coli, don’t fool around: Toss the product or return it to the store.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2022

“I was jealous of him. He had you and Jem to himself all summer long, while I had to go home the day school was out. There was nobody at home to fool around with.”

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee