Puttered along In english explanation

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

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-04-09 09:04

Meaning of Puttered along (redirected from putter along )

Synonyms:

potter along

Putter along verb phrase

To move forward listlessly or aimlessly

I don't understand why he keeps puttering along on the street every night.

To continue or progress steadily

The domestic electric car market is puttering along.

The process puttered along throughout the day.

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move like the wind
Run or move extremely quickly
bob and weave

To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something

leaps and bounds

Rapidly or quickly; rapid increase, progress or development

dawdle along

To move in a slow and unconcerned manner.

Make a Beeline for (someone, something)

To head to something or someone quickly and directly.

Grammar and Usage of Putter along

Verb Forms

  • puttered along
  • puttering along
  • putters along

The verb "putter" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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