Question

in_the_loop_228 to play, or to not be serious about an activity Synonyms: horse around, clown around, monkey around

Accepted Answer

FOOL AROUND Don’t worry about the boys playing in the back yard—I can see them through the window. They’re just fooling around.If you want to pass history class, you’ll have to study hard and not fool around. This expression can be neutral (sentence 1) or slightly negative (sentence 2).

Id	in_the_loop_228
Idiom	FOOL AROUND
Definition	to play, or to not be serious about an activity
Examples	Don’t worry about the boys playing in the back yard—I can see them through the window. They’re just fooling around. If you want to pass history class, you’ll have to study hard and not fool around.
Cross-Refs	Synonyms: horse around, clown around, monkey around
Extra Info	This expression can be neutral (sentence 1) or slightly negative (sentence 2).

Fool Sentence In The Loop 228 Play Activity Don’t Worry Boys