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runaround

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get the runaround (informal)
give someone the runaround - to act in a way which makes it difficult for someone to do something, for example by refusing to tell them things they need to know. Every time I phone to complain, I keep getting the runaround.

give someone the runaround (informal)

to act in a way which makes it difficult for someone to do something, for example by refusing to tell them things they need to know. I'm trying to get a visa, but the embassy staff keep giving me the runaround.
See also: give


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