get about
To move around easily to different places, or for a story to be heard by many people.
Meanings
To be able to move from place to place, especially when this involves some difficulty.
"She still gets about surprisingly well at ninety, using only a walking stick."
For news, gossip, or information to spread informally among people.
"Word gets about quickly in a small town — by Monday everyone had heard the news."
To travel widely or have an active social life.
"He gets about a fair bit — you're likely to run into him at any event in the city."
Primarily British English. When used for a person, often implies mobility despite age or difficulty. When news 'gets about', it means it is spreading informally. Also used loosely to mean someone is socially active.
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