bandy about
Verb: - To discuss, mention, or circulate (an idea, name, or rumor) in a casual, informal, or non-serious manner, often without deep consideration or commitment.
The verb "bandy about" is used to describe the act of casually exchanging or spreading words, suggestions, or information. It often implies a lack of seriousness or finality in the discussion. The object (e.g., an idea, a name) is typically placed after the phrasal verb.
- Verb:
- The committee began to bandy about several possible locations for the new office.
- His name was bandied about as a potential candidate for the position.
- We shouldn't bandy about rumors without checking the facts first.
- "to have one's name bandied about": To be mentioned frequently as a possibility, often without one's direct involvement or consent.
- She was uncomfortable having her name bandied about in the media speculation.
- Bandy (verb): To exchange (words) in a rapid, heated, or argumentative manner.
- The two politicians bandied insults during the debate.
- Bandied (adj): (Past participle used adjectivally) Describing something that has been discussed casually.
- The bandied-about figure of $1 million was never confirmed.
- Toss around: To discuss informally.
- Kick around: To consider or discuss informally.
- Circulate: To pass from person to person.
(As "bandy about" is itself a phrasal verb, this section lists its common grammatical structures.) - Bandy something about: The standard separable form. - They love to bandy political theories about. - Bandy about something: A less common, non-separable form. - It's unprofessional to bandy about confidential information.
- Bandy words (with someone): To argue or exchange remarks, especially in a heated way.
- He was not a man to bandy words with; his decisions were final.
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