fly around
phr. v..phr. v.. to move quickly through the air in many directions, or to spread quickly from person to person like news or rumors.
phr. v.. to move or circulate rapidly within a specific area or community; often used figuratively for the rapid dissemination of information or ideas.
Rumors are flying around the office about the new boss.
Birds were flying around the garden while we tried to eat our lunch outside.
Accusations began to fly around the courtroom as the witness struggled to maintain a consistent version of the events.
often used with plural subjects like 'rumors', 'stories', or 'ideas'.
help students see the connection between the literal movement of insects or birds and the metaphorical 'speed' of gossip in a social group.
The news is fly around.The news is flying around.use the continuous form '-ing' when describing news that is currently spreading.