roll around

movement thought emotion event

The phrase "roll around" has multiple meanings depending on the context, ranging from physical movement to the occurrence of events.

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Definition

B1Physical Movement

(general)To move on the ground by turning over and over.

Example

The children love to roll around in the grass.

B2Thought Process

(informal)To be considered or thought about without much coherence.

Example

I've got all these ideas rolling around in my head.

B2Emotion

(colloquial)To laugh very heartily.

Example

The joke was so funny that everyone started to roll around laughing.

B1Events

(general)To occur or come up, especially at a regular interval.

Example

By the time Friday rolls around, I'm ready for the weekend.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "roll around":

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