go walkabout
The phrase "go walkabout" originates from Australian Aboriginal culture and has evolved to have various informal and colloquial meanings.
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Definition
C1Australian Aboriginal Culture
(cultural, ritual)To embark on a traditional journey through the bush, often as a break from regular activities.
Example
- He decided to go walkabout to reconnect with his heritage and the land.
B2General Informal
(humorous, colloquial)To go missing or become misplaced.
Example
- My keys have gone walkabout again; I can't find them anywhere.
B2British English
(informal)To take a walking tour, often mingling with the public.
Example
- The politician went walkabout in the city to meet the locals.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "go walkabout":
go walkiestake a walkwalk the streetswalk throughwalk overtake a hikego aboutwalk outwalk inwalk offwalk away