get around
The phrase "get around" is versatile and can describe movement, evasion, or social behavior, depending on the context.
Definition
B1General
(informal)To move from one place to another.
Example
- My grandmother is finding it harder to get around these days.
B2Problem Solving
(figurative)To find a way to avoid or overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
Example
- Tax consultants look for ways to get around the law.
B2Social
(slang)To visit many different places or people.
Example
- She really gets around; she's always at a different party every weekend.
C1Social Behavior
(slang)To be sexually promiscuous.
Example
- He's known to get around quite a bit.
B2Communication
(general)To become widely known or spread quickly.
Example
- News of the scandal got around fast.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get around":
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