get around something—(also: get round something ) circumvent or evade rules, regulations, etc. (without committing a legal offence):
- In order to get around this legal point the refugees are said to be “housed” there rather than “detained.”
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase get one’s head around something—(coll.) understand or come to terms with smth.:
- I’ve got my head around the fact that I’m going to miss a number of games. It was difficult at the start when I first picked up the injury.
get around to something —(also: get round to something ) find time for smth.; deal with smth. (when more important matters have been dealt with):
- Don’t leave it to chance or think you will get around to it later when you have more time.