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give some·body the runaround

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  1. give somebody the runaroundverb

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

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of give somebody the runaround in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of give somebody the runaround in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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