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Englishhorse around
Meaning: To play a little roughly.
Example: “Stop horsing around near the pool before someone gets hurt.”
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.
More English idioms
- monkey around To play like a monkey, i.e., climb on or examine things with curiosity.
- monkey business Suspicious, dishonest or mischievous activity.
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- put the cart before the horse To reverse the necessary or expected order of two things; to put a later step first.
- sacred cow An idea or thing that cannot be altered.
- something to crow about An exceptional accomplishment; an achievement that is worth bragging about.
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