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get around
verb
Definition of GET AROUND
transitive verb
1
: circumvent, evade
2
: to get the better of
intransitive verb
1
a : to find or take the necessary time or effort —used with to b : to give attention or consideration —used with to
2
: to go from place to place
3
: to become known or current <word got around that he was resigning>
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First Known Use of GET AROUND
1835
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Rhymes with GET AROUND
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