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Well enough to come and go, especially after an illness. For example, I'm glad to see you're out and about again. [Late 1800s] Also see UP AND ABOUT.
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): *out and about
outside the house; outdoors. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) • Beth has been ill, but now she’s out and about. • As soon as I feel better, I’ll be able to get out and about.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs