The trapped animal thrashed about frantically, trying to escape.
thrash about wildly
Frequency:
70
%
The fish thrashed about wildly in the net.
thrash about violently
Frequency:
65
%
The storm caused the waves to thrash about violently against the shore.
thrash about aimlessly
Frequency:
60
%
He thrashed about aimlessly in the water, trying to stay afloat.
Idiomatic Expressions for thrash about
Phrase: thrash about in the dark
Meaning: to act or behave without clear direction or purpose, often resulting in confusion or chaos
Usage: The company was thrashing about in the dark, making random decisions without a clear strategy.