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hang about

hang about (hang about)

Phrasal-verb Casual

Signification

to wait or spend time somewhere without doing much

attendre ou passer du temps quelque part sans faire grand-chose (attendre ou passer du temps quelque part sans faire grand-chose)

Phrases d'exemple

"We hung about outside the hall until the doors opened."

"Nous avons attendu dehors de la salle jusqu'à ce que les portes s'ouvrent." (Nous avons attendu dehors de la salle jusqu'à ce que les portes s'ouvrent.)

Expressions Connexes

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to disagree strongly with someone or something