horse around
Meaning: To play a little roughly.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Animals
Origin: Horse around emphasizes the physical nature of the play whereas clown around means to act silly, and monkey around means to fiddle or tinker with something.
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More English idioms
- monkey around — To play like a monkey, i.e., climb on or examine things with curiosity.
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- sacred cow — An idea or thing that cannot be altered.
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