English · Phrasal verb Attested

get about

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be mobile, physically active.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển, hoạt động thể chất

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I can't get about so much since I hurt my hip.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To become widely known; to be leaked to the public or a wider audience.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trở nên rộng biết, bị lộ ra công chúng

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Sources & notes

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To visit a variety of different places.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thăm nhiều nơi khác nhau

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Sources & notes

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

What does “get about” mean?

To be mobile, physically active.

Is “get about” formal or informal?

get about is generally informal.

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