Phrase guide

bandy about

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To say (things) frequently and casually, without due consideration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • There are a lot of different figures being bandied about, but the exact cost will not be known for some time yet.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

discuss casually

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • bandy about an idea

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hash out, discuss, talk over

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