run|a|round

run|a|round
run|a|round «RUHN uh ROWND», noun.
1. Informal. evasion or indefinite postponement of action, especially in regard to a request; avoidance: »

Even those who would probably get visas hate to take the risk of getting a consular runaround (Time).

2. type set less than the full measure to permit the insertion of an illustration or the like.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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