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get around this


Meanings
  • phrasal verb

    Find a way to overcome an obstacle or problem; manage to do something, especially despite difficulty or opposition.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with get around this
round , sound , pound , hound
Variants
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get around to , get around to (something) , get around to something
Etymology
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Get is an old English word meaning 'to receive'. Around is old English word meaning 'on every side'. This phrase means to find a way to go past or overcome an obstacle.


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  1. The phrase 'get around' first appeared in print in the 16th century.

  2. In the context of transportation, 'getting around' refers to finding a way to travel from one place to another.


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  1. workaround: A method of achieving a goal using unconventional or indirect means, often when the conventional method is not available or not effective.


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This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to describe finding a solution to a problem or overcoming an obstacle. It has been used in various forms of literature, music, and art to represent the idea of perseverance and finding a way to move forward despite challenges.

How to Memorize "get around this"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself encountering an obstacle and then finding a way to get around it. Visualize the steps you take to overcome the obstacle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the phrase 'get around' with the idea of finding a solution or a way forward. Think of the phrase as a synonym for 'find a way' or 'solve a problem'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the phrase: 'G' for get, 'A' for around, 'T' for 'to' and 'S' for 'find a way'.


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