How to Pronounce "give the runaround"
expression
GIV thuh RUN-uh-round
giv thuh RUN-uh-rownd
Definition
To deliberately avoid giving a clear answer or solution, often by making excuses or sending someone to different people, especially to avoid helping them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹənəˌɹaʊn/, /ˈɹənəˌɹaʊnd
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌnɐɹˌaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV thuh RUN-uh-round
UK
giv thuh RUN-uh-rownd
Listen in Context
The manager kept giving me the runaround when I asked for help.
Whenever I call the company, they give me the runaround.
Don't give your customers the runaround if you want them to trust you.
I felt like the bank just kept giving me the runaround after I lost my card.