Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
give-someone-the-runaround
idiom
/ˈɡɪv ˈsʌmˌwʌn ðə ˈrʌnˌaʊnd/
Definition
To evade giving a satisfactory answer or a clear response to someone, often by providing misleading information or causing confusion.
Examples
- Every time I asked for help, they would just give me the runaround.
- She felt frustrated after being given the runaround by customer service about her order.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone is being sent in circles or is not receiving direct answers to their questions.
Synonyms
- stonewall
- evade
- sidestep
- mislead
