Meaning
- Get around to means to finally do something after delaying it for some time, or to find the time to do something that one has been intending to do.
Grammar and Usage
- Phrasal verb
- Structure: get around to + noun / gerund (verb + ing)
- Used when talking about delayed tasks or postponed actions.
Examples of structures:
- get around to doing something
- haven’t got around to it yet
Common Phrases
- get around to replying to emails
- get around to cleaning the house
- get around to finishing the report
Collocations
- finally get around to
- never get around to
- haven’t got around to yet
- try to get around to
Examples
- I finally got around to reading that book you recommended.
- She hasn’t got around to cleaning her room yet.
- We’ll get around to fixing the car this weekend.
- He never gets around to calling his parents.
- I need to get around to writing my essay before the deadline.
- Did you get around to answering her message?
- They eventually got around to painting the house.
- I keep meaning to visit the new restaurant, but I haven’t got around to it.
Synonyms or Related
- manage to
- find time to
- eventually do
- attend to
Antonym
- put off
- postpone
- delay