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Definition |
to deliberately make things difficult |
Examples |
1) The serviceman gave me a runaround when I tried to inquire about the
status of my order. 2) The elusive suspect
gave the detectives a runaround. |
Etymology |
The phrase likely originates from the idea of chasing after something
elusive. |
Synonyms |
lead on, string along, baffle |
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