get the runaround
To be given unclear, evasive, or unhelpful information, often when seeking answers, assistance or services.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I called the office, but I just got the runaround.”
“I tried to fix my internet bill, but every department gave me the runaround instead of helping.”
“After spending the entire afternoon navigating the bureaucracy of the local council, he realized he was simply getting the runaround from officials who had no intention of resolving his claim.”
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
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five will get you ten
I strongly believe.
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get a charge out of
To derive excitement, entertainment, or pleasure from.
Last updated August 10, 2026