muck about
Example Sentences
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"We said 'that's a dangerous place Paul, don't muck about over there'," Mr Dore said.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025
“You’ve chosen such beautiful things. I was thrilled that you decided to come and muck about with me.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024
It’s a swampy spot strewn with fallen trees and branches — far from an alpine jewel — but a half-dozen waterfowl seemed content to muck about in its murky waters.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2022
“There weren’t any rules or horrible prejudices. And we didn’t ever want to stop anyone from doing anything as long as they didn’t muck about on the rink.”
From New York Times • Oct. 6, 2021
Everyone had seen what the future looked like if time travelers were allowed to muck about in history unregulated and unchecked.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
