GET ABOUT

To become widely known especially by being talked about. Bad news gets around quickly. 2a. informal To get by a trick or flattery what you want from (someone). Mary knows how to get around her father. 2b. informal To find a way of not obeying or doing; escape from. Some people try to get around the tax laws. John did not weigh enough to join the Navy, but he got around that; he drank a lot of water before his physical examination.