bat around
To talk about ideas or options in a relaxed way without deciding anything yet; to hit something back and forth.
Meanings
To discuss ideas or suggestions informally and without reaching a final decision.
"Let's bat some ideas around before the formal meeting starts."
To hit something repeatedly in different directions.
"The kitten was batting the ball of wool around the living room."
(Informal) To travel from place to place without a fixed itinerary.
"After graduation, he spent a summer batting around Europe with a backpack."
Common in American English. The 'discuss casually' sense is widely used in business and creative settings. The literal 'hit around' sense is used in sports contexts or when describing a cat playing with a toy. Bat around can also mean to travel without a clear plan (informal).
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