Flounder around In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "flounder around", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-09 10:04

Meaning of Flounder around

Synonyms:

struggle around , wallow around

Flounder around phrasal verb informal

To have difficulty doing something or making progress.

Many companies are floundering around because of economic crisis.

His business was thriving, but his marriage was floundering around.

Other phrases about:

fall into shit and come up smelling like roses

Come out of a difficult situation  without a stain on one's character

nothing so bad but (it) might have been worse

Although things are currently bad, they could have been worse.

to rip off the Band-Aid

To quickly do an unpleasant or difficult task in order to avoid a prolonged painful episode

life isn't all rainbows and unicorns

Used to say that life includes not only happiness but also toughness too.

in smooth water(s)

1. On or in a calm or undisturbed waterbody

2. Facing no or very few obstacles or difficulties

Grammar and Usage of Flounder around

Verb Forms

  • floundered around
  • floundering around
  • flounders around
  • to flounder around

The verb "flounder" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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