go around someone—circumvent or outwit a person; avoid dealing with smb.:
- We will want to go around the boss. He will say no if asked.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase go around with someone—(also: run around with someone) be seen together in public in the company of smb. of the opposite sex:
- Once he started going around with her there were more withdrawals than deposits in his savings book.
run circles around someone—(also: run rings around someone) greatly excel a person in some activity; completely outclass a competitor:
- Opponents will run circles around you unless you take the time to build up your players’ skills.
See also: run someone round / run someone round in circles.