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get around

verb

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Idioms and Phrases

Also, get round . Circumvent or evade, as in He managed to get around the rules for visiting hours . [Late 1800s]

Also, get round . Convince or win over by flattery or cajoling, as in Karen knew just how to get around her father , or I'll try to get round him but I'm not sure it'll work . [Mid-1800s]

Travel from place to place; also, be active socially. For example, It's hard to get around without a car , or Mary is never without a date—she really gets around . [First half of 1900s] Also see get about , def. 1.

Become known, circulate, as in Reports of her resignation got around quickly . [c. 1950] Also see get about , def. 2.

get around to or get round to . Find the time or occasion for, as in Dean never gets around to cleaning up the garage . [Late 1800s]

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