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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Discussing, Persuading, or Searching (Around)

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Phrasal Verbs With 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along'
to ask around

to gather information by asking various people

Ex: If you're looking for a good restaurant in the area, it's a good idea to ask around and get recommendations from locals. 
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to bat around

to discuss different ways to handle a plan or idea

Ex: The creative team enjoys batting around concepts for new projects. 
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to bring around

to persuade someone to agree with one's point of view

Ex: Initially opposed to the idea, he managed to bring his friends around through patient discussion. 
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to call around

to make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information

Ex: We spent the afternoon calling around to find the best travel deals. 
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to come around

to completely change one's decision or opinion

Ex: After hearing all the arguments, she finally came around and agreed to join us. 
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to dig around

to find information about someone or something through extensive research or investigation

Ex: The journalist had to dig around to uncover the truth behind the scandal. 
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to get around

to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

Ex: Sarah knows how to get around her parents and convince them to extend her curfew. 
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to kick around

to discuss or consider something in an informal and casual manner

Ex: We've been kicking around the idea of a road trip this summer. 
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to nose around

to try to find something, particularly information

Ex: I noticed him nosing around the office, looking through files. 
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to phone around

to call multiple people or places, typically to gather specific information

Ex: If you're looking for the best deal, it's a good idea to phone around a few service providers and compare prices. 
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to shop around

to compare the prices or quality of goods or services from different suppliers or stores before making a purchase

Ex: They spent the weekend shopping around for the perfect wedding venue. 
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to talk around

to discuss a topic in a vague manner, avoiding the main or crucial points

Ex: She talked around the issue, never addressing the real problem. 
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