bash about
Roughly handle things
To bash about (or bash around) is to move or handle roughly and carelessly: The luggage got bashed about in transit.
It can also mean to wander or move around without clear purpose: We bashed about Europe for a summer.
Primarily British.
- beat upAssault physically, cause injury
- pummelStrike repeatedly with fists
- thrashBeat violently or defeat utterly
- shake upDrastically reorganize or unsettle
- jostlePush roughly against
give a beating · toss around · throw around · hit · batter · toss · unsettle · knock · knock around · kick around · whack · clobber · strike · buffet · pound · flail · smash · slam