Phrasal Verb: Mess around

Mess around - Not be serious, play with something

Example:

I was MESSING AROUND on the internet because I couldn't be bothered to do any work.

Notes:

- Separable [optional]

- International English

Mess around - Treat someone badly

Example:

She is always MESSING me AROUND and never does what she promises.

Notes:

- Separable [obligatory]

- International English

Mess around - Have a sexual relationship outside marriage or a permanent relationship

Example:

She's not faithful- she's been MESSING ABOUT since they got married.

Notes:

- Intransitive

- International English

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