get the runaround

English

Verb

get the runaround (third-person singular simple present gets the runaround, present participle getting the runaround, simple past got the runaround, past participle (UK) got the runaround or (US) gotten the runaround)

  1. (informal, idiomatic) To be given unclear, evasive, or unhelpful information, often when seeking answers, assistance or services.
    Coordinate term: give someone the runaround

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