circuitous route vs runaround

circuitous route

runaround

noun
  • A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle. 

  • A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone. 

  • An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses. 

  • A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration. 

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