order about order about or around {v. phr.} To dictate arrogantly to someone; domineer. Dan orders his younger colleagues around in a most unpleasant way. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: O Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry