
Mill around
Implies Uncertainty
Suggests a lack of definite plans or confusion about what to do next.
After the concert, we just milled around downtown, not sure where to eat.
Often Social
Commonly happens in social settings where people gather casually without specific intent.
At the party, guests milled around the garden, chatting and enjoying drinks.
Not Goal-Oriented
Indicates movement without a clear goal, destination, or purpose.
Students milled around the quad, waiting for the next lecture to begin.