English · Phrasal verb Attested

bandy about

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Also seen as: bally about

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To say (things) frequently and casually, without due consideration.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nói (điều gì) thường xuyên và tùy tiện, không cân nhắc kỹ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

There are a lot of different figures being bandied about, but the exact cost will not be known for some time yet.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bandy about” mean?

To say (things) frequently and casually, without due consideration.

Is “bandy about” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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