dash around
[/dæʃ əˈraʊnd/]
phrasal verb
correr de um lado para o outro
1. to move quickly from place to place in a hurried or frantic manner
She was dashing around the house preparing for the party.
Ela estava correndo de um lado para o outro pela casa se preparando para a festa.
2. to run or move rapidly in various directions
The children were dashing around the playground all afternoon.
As crianças estavam correndo de um lado para o outro no parque a tarde toda.
3. to rush about doing various tasks or errands
I've been dashing around all day running errands.
Tenho estado correndo de um lado para o outro o dia todo fazendo recados.
This expression is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe busy, hectic activity. In Brazilian culture, it often relates to the fast-paced lifestyle of urban centers like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The phrase conveys a sense of urgency and frenetic energy, frequently used in casual conversation to describe someone juggling multiple tasks or responsibilities.
NYC Slang
bounce around, run around like a chicken with its head cut off
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