- the runaround
- an indirect answer, pass the buck, what a rigmarole
I complained about the dryer, but they gave me the runaround. They blamed the delivery man.
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the runaround
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the runaround — informal ◇ If someone gives you the runaround or you get the runaround, you are not given the information or help that you need because someone will not answer your questions or deal with your problem directly. I m tired of getting the runaround… … Useful english dictionary
The Runaround (1931 film) — Infobox Film name = The Runaround (1931) producer = director = William James Craft writer = Alfred Jackson Barney A. Sarecky Based on the story by Zandah Owen. starring = Mary Brian Geoffrey Kerr Marie Prevost Johnny Hines music = Max Steiner… … Wikipedia
the runaround — deceitful or evasive treatment. → runaround … English new terms dictionary
give someone the runaround — give (someone) the runaround (informal) 1. To behave repeatedly in a vague, indecisive or deceptive way towards 2. To reply to a question or meet a request with evasion • • • Main Entry: ↑run * * * give someone the runaround informal phrase to… … Useful english dictionary
give somebody the runaround — give sb the ˈrunaround idiom (informal) to treat sb badly by not telling them the truth, or by not giving them the help or the information they need, and sending them somewhere else • You know where she is, don t you, but you re just giving me… … Useful english dictionary
give someone 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… … New idioms dictionary
give 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… … New idioms dictionary
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 … New idioms dictionary
give someone the runaround — If someone gives you the runaround, they make excuses and give you false explanations to avoid doing something … The small dictionary of idiomes
give somebody the runaround — verb To delay, dodge, or frustrate (someone), especially by providing useless information or directions . They gave me the runaround when I called. I got a full tour of the facility by phone, but no answer to my question … Wiktionary
