English · Phrasal verb Attested

bandy around

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To talk about something with others, but without knowing the exact facts or truth of the matter.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thảo luận về một điều gì đó với người khác mà không biết rõ sự thật

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Where it’s used: Used American English

There are a lot of different figures being bandied around, 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 around” mean?

To talk about something with others, but without knowing the exact facts or truth of the matter.

Is “bandy around” formal or informal?

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

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