bounce around
Moving quickly from one place or idea to another, like a ball bouncing.
Meanings
To move energetically or restlessly from place to place.
"The kids were bouncing around the living room, too excited to sit still."
To discuss or consider ideas, suggestions, or plans informally and without a definite structure.
"We spent the afternoon bouncing ideas around to see if we could find a creative solution."
To move frequently between different jobs, places, or situations without settling.
"After graduating, she bounced around several cities before finally settling in Lisbon."
Used both literally (moving around physically) and figuratively (discussing ideas casually). The figurative sense 'bounce ideas around' is very common in workplace and creative contexts.
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