English Expression · Intermediate
run about
To be very busy doing many different things
Pronunciation: say run about
Meaning
To be very busy doing many different things.
Example
I've been running about all week getting everything ready for the holidays.
I've been running about all week getting everything ready for the holidays.
Practice tips
- Practice run about out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.