216 Get around to

(PW) finally find time to do something

I have put it off for months, but I finally got around to cleaning the windows.

 

(free)

get around

1. To circumvent or evade: managed to get around the real issues.

2. Informal To convince or win over by flattering or cajoling.

3. To travel from place to place: It is hard to get around without a car.

4. To become known; circulate: Word got around.

get around to

To find the time or occasion for.

 

(beedictionary) (v) do something despite obstacles such as lack of time

It took Barbara Hustedt Crook an awfully long time to get around to writing her first musical.

He had almost feared that the Committee would not get around to his hobby before its inquisitorial commission expired March 4.

 

(MW) transitive verb

1: circumvent, evade

2: to get the better of

 

intransitive verb

1 a : to find or take the necessary time or effort —used with to b : to give attention or consideration —used with to 

2 : to go from place to place

3 : to become known or current got around that he was resigning> 

Examples of GET AROUND

1. get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles>

2. get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state>