bat around

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To have each of a team's batting line-up positions complete an at-bat in the same half-inning.
2. 2
   To have each of a team's batting line-up positions complete an at-bat in the same half-inning: To have a team's first batter of the inning come to bat for a second time (after all of the others in the batting line-up have batted). (See the usage note below.)
3. 3
   To discuss.
4. 4
   To flit quickly from place to place.
5. 5
   To waste time; to idle or loaf.