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runaround

Noun

An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses. / A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.

Japanese Meaning

いろいろな口実を用いた、的確な説明を避けるためのあいまいな説明 / 障害を回避するための迂回路や遠回りの道筋

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After calling customer service for hours, I finally gave up because all I received was the runaround.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

何時間もカスタマーサービスに電話した後、結局あきらめました。受け取ったのは複数の言い訳による回避的な説明だけだったからです。

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runarounds

（ plural ）

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runarounds

Noun

form-of plural

plural of runaround

Japanese Meaning

「runarounds」は「runaround」の複数形です。

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After weeks of runarounds, she finally got the paperwork approved.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

何週間ものたらい回しの末に、彼女はついに書類の承認を得た。

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give someone the runaround

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To delay, dodge, or frustrate (someone), especially by providing useless information or directions.

Japanese Meaning

（誰かに）無駄な手続きややり取りをさせ、先延ばしにする / 適当な情報や不明瞭な指示を与えて、目的の達成を意図的に遅らせる / 意図的に誤魔化し、責任を回避するために面倒な対応を取らせる

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It's frustrating when companies give someone the runaround instead of solving the issue.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

問題を解決する代わりに企業が顧客をたらい回しにするのは腹立たしい。

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gives someone the runaround

（ present singular third-person ）

giving someone the runaround

（ participle present ）

gave someone the runaround

（ past ）

given someone the runaround

（ participle past ）

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