to get around to (doing something)

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Definition: to finally begin a task (usually after a long time of procrastinating)

How to use it: The words in this phrasal verb are inseparable; they must stay together.

Examples:

I can’t seem to get around to cleaning my closet. I always seem to find something else to do. But I’m moving next month, so I have to get around to it soon.
One of these days I'll get around to learning Italian.

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