to kick around (somewhere) meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "to kick around (somewhere)" idiom? Please give me some examples!

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Kicking around a quiet park can be very relaxing.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

When referring to the idea of wandering around without purpose as in this idiom - "kick around (somewhere)", it is not possible to separate the phrasal verb - kick around.
Therefore, this idiom is always in the form - "kick around (somewhere)"
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

Two old friends are talking about their experiences when they were growing up ...

Friend 1:  "So, what did you do after high school?"
Friend 2:  "Well, I didn't want to go to university right away so I went on a trip to Europe."
Friend 1:  "Did you have a plan or an itinerary?"
Friend 2:  "Nah.  I just went and kicked around wherever for a couple of months."
Friend 1:  "That must have been interesting."
Friend 2:  "Absolutely!"

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

Two coworkers are talking during a Monday morning coffee break ...

Worker 1:  "What did you do on the weekend?"
Worker 2:  "Not much.  I wanted to go out and enjoy some fresh air but it rained all day Sunday."
Worker 1:  "So, what did you do?"
Worker 2:  "What could I do?  I just kicked around the house all day."
Worker 1:  "Sounds boring.  I guess you didn't really do anything, then?"
Worker 2:  "No.  Nothing!"

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

"to kick around somewhere"

to move from place to place with no specific purpose
 

Synonyms: amble, circumlocute, coast, drift, flit, float, gad, gallivant, globe-trot, linger, meander, mosey, ramble, range, roam, rove, skim, slide, stray, stroll, traipse, tramp, vagabond, waft, wander