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sleep around

To engage in sexual intercourse with many different partners. Apparently they have an open relationship and don't mind when the other person sleeps around. I had a reputation for sleeping around in college, but they were just baseless rumors.

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sleep around (with someone)

Inf. to have sex with several partners over time; to be promiscuous. They say she sleeps around with just anybody all the time. Yes, she sleeps around.

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sleep around

Engage in sex promiscuously, as in Fortunately, no one mentioned that both of them had slept around in their younger days . [Colloquial; 1920s]

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sleep around

1. To be sexually active with more than one partner: I'm surprised they're getting married, considering how much they both sleep around.

2. sleep around on To be sexually unfaithful to someone: I am certain my spouse is sleeping around on me.

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Sleeping around to get to the top often borders on sexual harassment -- something that many organisations aren't equipped to deal with.

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On one occasion, in May, he accused her of sleeping around, and on another swore at her.

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She had a male attitude of sleeping around and it fascinated me," she added.

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The court was told that Edwards, who played at the legendary Star Club in Hamburg, repeatedly phoned his wife Esther, swearing at her and accusing her of sleeping around.

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If you are sleeping around, I don't think school is your priority.

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She doesn't know he's been sleeping around with other women...

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In other words he meant one of them was sleeping around.

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Despite her sexy image, she revea led: "I've only been with two men my entire life." And the Tran sformers s tar is defi nitely not a fan of sleeping around. Mega said: "The idea makes me sick.

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They emerge reborn, ready to rub out the memory of their relationship by sleeping around.

SEX DOCTOR: Men can't resist me

The reality TV star is reportedly devastated that Lamar Odom has been accused of sleeping around for the second time.

Kardashian's tears over affair claim; showbiz

All I'll say is that if your husband is sleeping around, make sure he always uses condoms - with you as well.

Why I despise these silly women; Just Joan

I don't think it's safe for either of us, but it's her house and I feel awkward saying anything in case she thinks I'm criticising her for sleeping around. I can't afford to move out.

ASK THE EXPERTS: Strangers in the night

"It's no sort of life (sleeping around) and it's not something to boast about."

Corrie's Bill: Don't copy my love life; SOAPS

But many are challenging boys for status by using weapons and said they earned respect by not sleeping around.