run around vs sidestep

run around

noun
  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, around. 

verb
  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see run, around. 

  • To move from one end of the consist to the other, so as to pull the train in the opposite direction. 

  • To change one's position on the court to hit a forehand rather than a backhand, or vice versa. 

  • To cheat; to be unfaithful to a romantic partner. 

  • To be very busy doing many different things. 

  • To go from place to place. 

sidestep

noun
  • A physical motion or metaphorical act to avoid or dodge something. 

  • A step to the side. 

verb
  • To step to the side. 

  • To avoid or dodge. 

How often have the words run around and sidestep occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )