get round
Britishverb
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(preposition) to circumvent or overcome
he got round the problem by an ingenious trick
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informal (preposition) to have one's way with; cajole
that girl can get round anyone
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(preposition) to evade (a law or rules)
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to reach or come to at length
I'll get round to that job in an hour
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