Knock around with

phrasal verb

To spend time with someone.

He's been knocking around with John a lot lately.
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Often appears as...

  • knock around with friends
  • knock around with her

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To spend time with someone.

He's been knocking around with John a lot lately.
Visual representation of "knock around with" - To spend time with someone

Often appears as...

  • knock around with friends
  • knock around with her

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Usage

Used in casual, friendly contexts, not in formal or professional settings.

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I love knocking around with my cousins during the holidays.
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Close Associations

Suggests a familiar and comfortable relationship with the people you spend time with.

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She's been knocking around with her childhood friends since she moved back to town.
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Frequency Implied

Often implies spending time together frequently or regularly.

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Lately, he knocks around with his bandmates almost every day.
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