get the runaround

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To be given unclear, evasive, or unhelpful information, often when seeking answers, assistance or services. idiomatic,informal
    — I began to call the INS regularly to check up on the status of my application. I got the proverbial "run-around," and this effort only confirmed my suspicion that the INS was sitting on my application.

词形变化

gets the runaround present,singular,third-person getting the runaround participle,present got the runaround past got the runaround UK,participle,past gotten the runaround US,participle,past
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