FLUTTER AROUND

flutter around: translation

flutter about & flutter around

1. Lit. to fly about with quick, flapping motions of the wings. •

The moths fluttered about aimlessly.

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A few birds fluttered around.

2. Fig. [for someone] to move about quickly and busily. •

Aunt Margaret fluttered about, picking up after everyone.

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Stop fluttering around and sit down!