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going around

A term used in the 80's to define a male and a female who were an item, more than friends, were interested in each other exclusively, otherwise known as dating, or considered a couple. They were "going around" together.

When a boy was interested in a girl he would ask her to "go around" with him.
Sally and Joe are going around. Meaning they are an exclusive couple and have been seen around town together as a couple.

Pete asked Molly to go around with him. (Be seen in public as his girlfriend and date no other boy but him.)
going around by Starstruck106 March 8, 2014
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Going around Carr Vale to get to Bolsover 

Taking an unnecessarily long route when an easier alternative was available.

Taken from the idea of someone getting lost on the way to Bolsover and driving around nearby Carr Vale nature park for several hours before finding their way.

Often Bolsover is shortened, pronounced 'Bow'ser'
Example: I just took a 'shortcut' that was 20 minutes longer than my usual route'

'Youve been going around Carr Vale to get to Bolsover'

Mercury joins forces with Neptune on your birthday, so you will be more aware than usual of what is going on around you. That in turn will make it easier to understand why other people act the way they do. Question your own motives too. 

Mercury joins forces with Neptune on your birthday, so you will be more aware than usual of what is going on around you. That in turn will make it easier to understand why other people act the way they do. Question your own motives too.
Mercury joins forces with Neptune on your birthday, so you will be more aware than usual of what is going on around you. That in turn will make it easier to understand why other people act the way they do. Question your own motives too.

mercury joins forces with Neptune on your birthday, so you will be more aware than usual of what is going on around you. That in turn will make it easier to understand why other people act the way they do. Question your own motives too. 

mercury joins forces with Neptune on your birthday, so you will be more aware than usual of what is going on around you. That in turn will make it easier to understand why other people act the way they do. Question your own motives too.
mercury joins forces with Neptune on your birthday, so you will be more aware than usual of what is going on around you. That in turn will make it easier to understand why other people act the way they do. Question your own motives too.

.9.I Am Going To Draw The Line When She Wants To Be With Me, I Will Drift Around Her Curves And Sip That Hennessy, She Is Going To Do The Thing I Like And Leave It All On Me, I Will Do The Thing I Like And Leave It Out For Free.9. 

.9.I Am Going To Draw The Line When She Wants To Be With Me, I Will Drift Around Her Curves And Sip That Hennessy, She Is Going To Do The Thing I Like And Leave It All On Me, I Will Do The Thing I Like And Leave It Out For Free.9.
.9.I Am Going To Draw The Line When She Wants To Be With Me, I Will Drift Around Her Curves And Sip That Hennessy, She Is Going To Do The Thing I Like And Leave It All On Me, I Will Do The Thing I Like And Leave It Out For Free.9.

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Being Interrupted Whilst Others Are Projecting Perspectives Is Going To Be A Senseless Act Of Suicide Around THe Parties Involved<.7.9.7.6.>
Being Interrupted Whilst Others Are Projecting Perspectives Is Going To Be A Senseless Act Of Suicide Around THe Parties Involved<.7.9.7.6.>

kicking the gong around 

"He took her down to Chinatown and taught her how to kick the gong around"

"I saw ol'' Joe and he was kicking the gong around"
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