get around to
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: get round to
Meaning · English
To eventually begin or return to some task.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Someday I'll get around to organizing this mess.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “get around to” mean?
To eventually begin or return to some task.
Is “get around to” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.