To finally do something that you have been delaying or have not yet found time for.
To finally do something you kept putting off.
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
To finally find the time or motivation to do something after a delay.
"I never got around to reading that book you recommended."
I keep meaning to get around to it.
— Common colloquial phrase; frequently used in interviews, e.g. attributed to various celebrities discussing unfinished personal projects
To eventually address a topic or issue during a discussion that is covering many things.
"The meeting was long, but we did get around to discussing the budget."
Always followed by a noun or gerund (-ing form): 'get around to doing something.' The phrase implies procrastination or a busy schedule. Very common in everyday conversation.
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