runaround
An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excusesAn evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
» I'm just getting the runaround.
Значение
значений: 4(идиома)An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.
I called them to find out what had happened to my parcel, but all I got was a runaround.
ausweichende Antwort, Ausweichen
отговоркиotgovorki, увиливание от ответаuvilivanije ot otveta, волокитаvolokita
A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.
Примеры
предложений: 2I'm just getting the runaround.
I get the feeling I'm being given the runaround.
deIch habe das Gefühl, daß man sich hier der Antwort entzieht. — Waldelfe
Переводы
языков: 4По значениям 1
По значениям 1
Происхождение
Deverbal from run around.Deverbal from run around.
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