We moved about in our car.
We moved about by our car.
Which would be correct ?
Since the action ‘moved about’ is uncommon in this situation, only the first seems likely. ” This can be used in various contexts, such as ‘we’ve lived in several cities’. When you ‘move about’ it may be simply that you fidget—are unable to sit still.
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Since the action ‘moved about’ is uncommon in this situation, only the first seems likely.
The expression that is most common is, “We moved about a lot.” This can be used in various contexts, such as ‘we’ve lived in several cities’.
When you ‘move about’ it may be simply that you fidget—are unable to sit still.
I would have difficulty picturing a situation where ‘moved about