How to Pronounce "get the runaround"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹənəˌɹaʊn/, /ˈɹənəˌɹaʊnd
GETH the RUN-uh-rownd
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌnɐɹˌaʊnd
geth the RUN-uh-rownd
Definition
To be deliberately delayed or misled by someone who avoids giving clear answers or help.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹənəˌɹaʊn/, /ˈɹənəˌɹaʊnd
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌnɐɹˌaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GETH the RUN-uh-rownd
UK
geth the RUN-uh-rownd
Listen in Context
Every time I call, I get the runaround from customer service.
I just want a straight answer, but I always get the runaround.
When I went to the office, they made me get the runaround for hours.
I tried to fix my internet, but all I did was get the runaround from the company.