get around to (doing something)

get around to (doing something)

To eventually do something when one is able to. Oh man, I haven't gotten around to printing that document yet—just give me a sec, I'll do it right now. When do you think you'll get around to doing this?See also: around, get

get around to doing something

to find time to do something; to do something after a long delay. (See also (around) to someone or something">get (around) to someone or something.) I finally got around to buying a new coat. It took Sally years to get around to visiting her aunt.See also: around, get