마침내 시간을 내다 (Get round to)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'get round to' for tasks you've delayed; always follow it with a noun or an '-ing' verb form.
- Use for delayed tasks: 'I finally got round to the dishes.'
- Always use the gerund: 'I got round to fixing it.' (Not 'to fix')
- Negative is very common: 'I haven't got round to it yet.'
Overview
get round to에 대해 깊이 있게 알아보겠습니다.finally did라는 표현을 넘어, 그 행동이 일어나기까지의 '지연'과 '의도적인 노력', 그리고 마침내 그 일을 시작하게 된 '계기'를 한 단어에 담아낼 수 있어야 합니다. get round to는 바로 그 미묘한 뉘앙스를 완벽하게 포착하는 구동사(Phrasal Verb)입니다. 이 표현은 단순히 어떤 일을 완료했다는 사실보다, 그 일을 하기 위해 심리적 혹은 시간적 장애물을 극복하고 '드디어 손을 댔다'는 시작의 의미에 더 큰 무게를 둡니다.get round to는 구조적으로 보면 동사 get, 부사 round, 그리고 전치사 to가 결합된 형태입니다. 이 구조를 한국어의 문법적 사고방식으로 해체해 보면 왜 이런 의미가 되는지 더 쉽게 이해할 수 있습니다.get은 단순히 '얻다'라는 뜻이 아니라, 어떤 상태에 도달하거나 변화가 일어남을 의미합니다. 여기서는 '행동을 할 수 있는 상태'로의 진입을 뜻하죠.round는 '빙 돌아서'라는 느낌을 줍니다. 우리 주변에 산적해 있는 수많은 할 일들(tasks) 사이를 빙빙 돌며 미뤄오다가, 마침내 그 일의 정면에 마주 서게 된 그림을 상상해 보세요.to는 방향성을 나타내는 전치사입니다. 드디어 그 특정한 목표(일)를 향해 에너지를 쏟기 시작했다는 지점을 가리킵니다.get round to는 주어의 능동적인 의지가 조금 더 강조됩니다. 즉, 상황이 허락해서 우연히 하게 된 느낌보다는, 내가 그 일을 하기 위해 다른 우선순위들을 '돌아서(round)' 마침내 그 지점에 '도달(get)'했다는 느낌이 강합니다.got round to)으로 쓰여 성취감을 나타내거나, 미래형(will get round to)으로 쓰여 완곡한 약속이나 의지를 나타낼 때 빛을 발합니다.get round to를 사용할 때 가장 주의해야 할 점은 문장 구조입니다. 이 표현에서 to는 부정사(to-infinitive)의 to가 아니라 전치사(preposition)입니다. 따라서 뒤에는 반드시 명사나 동명사(-ing)가 와야 합니다. 이는 한국인 학습자들이 가장 많이 틀리는 부분 중 하나인데, to만 보면 습관적으로 동사원형을 쓰려는 경향이 있기 때문입니다.Subject + get (시제 변화) + round to + 동명사(~ing)Subject + get (시제 변화) + round to + 명사/대명사
get/gets round to | I rarely get round to reading for pleasure these days.
got round to | I finally got round to fixing the leaky faucet.
am/is/are getting round to | "I'm finally getting round to those emails I missed."have/has got round to | "I haven't got round to calling my parents yet."will get round to | "I'll get round to finishing the report by tomorrow."should/might get round to | You should get round to organizing your desk.
get 동사만 주어와 시제에 맞춰 변화시키면 됩니다. 영국 영어에서는 주로 get round to를 사용하고, 미국 영어에서는 get around to를 더 선호하는 경향이 있지만, 의미상 차이는 거의 없으므로 둘 다 익혀두시면 좋습니다.After months of procrastination, I finally got round to painting the spare room.
I will do it이라고 하는 것보다 «지금은 바쁘지만 곧 짬을 내보겠다»는 현실적인 느낌을 줍니다.- "I've been a bit swamped lately, but I'll get round to reviewing your proposal soon."
Sorry for the delay; I only just got round to checking my messages.
Did you do it?은 자칫 재촉하는 느낌을 줄 수 있습니다. 대신 get round to를 사용하면 «그 일을 할 짬이 좀 났어?»라는 배려 섞인 질문이 됩니다.Did you get round to watching that Netflix series I recommended?
get round to를 사용할 때 범하기 쉬운 실수들을 짚어보겠습니다. 이는 한국어와 영어의 구조적 차이에서 기인하는 경우가 많습니다.to 뒤에 동사원형을 쓰는 실수 (The Infinitive Trap)to-부정사를 워낙 강조하다 보니 발생하는 현상입니다.- 잘못된 예:
I finally got round to fix my bike.(X) - 올바른 예:
I finally got round to fixing my bike.(O) - 이유: 여기서
to는 전치사입니다. 전치사 뒤에는 명사 성분이 와야 하므로 동사를 명사화한 '동명사' 형태가 필수적입니다.look forward to ~ing와 같은 원리라고 생각하시면 쉽습니다.
get round to는 반드시 '이전의 비활동 기간'이나 '바쁨'을 전제로 합니다. 방금 지시받은 일을 즉시 처리하면서 이 표현을 쓰면 매우 어색합니다.- 잘못된 예: (상사가 일을 시키자마자)
Okay, I'll get round to it right now!(X) - 올바른 예:
Okay, I'll do it right away!(O) - 이유:
get round to는 '우회하여 도달하다'는 느낌이므로, 즉각적인 반응에는 어울리지 않습니다. 어느 정도 시간이 걸릴 것을 암시하거나 미뤄왔던 일에 써야 합니다.
- 잘못된 예:
I finally got round to sleeping at 11 PM.(X) - 이유:
get round to는 의식적인 노력과 시간 관리가 필요한 '과업(task)'에 국한됩니다. 잠을 자는 것은 과업이라기보다 생리적 현상이므로 어색합니다. (단, 불면증 치료 등으로 인해 '잠을 자기 위한 노력'을 해왔다면 예외적으로 가능할 수도 있지만 일반적이진 않습니다.)
get round to vs manage to:manage to는 그 일을 하는 과정 자체가 '어려웠음'을 강조합니다. 반면 get round to는 그 일을 시작하기까지 '시간을 내는 것'이 힘들었음을 강조합니다.I managed to fix the car.(차 고치는 기술이 부족했지만 어떻게든 고쳐냈다.)I got round to fixing the car.(바빠서 못 고치고 있다가 드디어 시간을 내서 고치기 시작했다.)
get around to와 get round to 중 무엇이 맞나요?around는 미국 식 영어에서 더 흔하게 쓰이고, round는 영국 식 영어에서 더 선호됩니다. 현대 영어에서는 혼용되는 경우가 많으니 여러분이 편한 것을 선택하시되, 하나로 일관성 있게 사용하시는 것이 좋습니다.I'll get round to it.처럼 it만 써도 되나요?it이나 that으로 간단히 처리하는 것이 훨씬 자연스럽습니다. 특히 약속을 할 때 "I'll get round to it when I can." (시간 날 때 해볼게요.) 같은 문장은 원어민들이 입에 달고 사는 표현입니다.get round to는 '세미 포멀(Semi-formal)'한 표현입니다. 직장 동료나 협력 업체와 주고받는 일반적인 이메일에서는 아주 적절하고 자연스럽습니다. 하지만 아주 엄격한 법률 문서나 학술 논문, 혹은 최고 경영진에게 보내는 매우 격식 있는 보고서에서는 commence나 address the matter와 같은 더 직접적이고 격식 있는 단어를 쓰는 것이 좋습니다.I haven't got round to it yet.이라고 하면 단순히 안 했다는 뜻을 넘어, «하고는 싶은데/해야 하는데 아직 상황이 여의치 않아서 못 했다»는 미안함이나 아쉬움의 뉘앙스가 담깁니다. 그래서 그냥 I didn't do it.보다 훨씬 부드럽고 변명처럼 들리지 않는 좋은 표현입니다.get round to가 단순한 '시작' 이상의 의미를 담고 있다는 것을 이해하셨나요? 오늘 여러분의 'To-do list'에 적혀 있는 일 중 하나를 골라, "I'm finally going to get round to..."라고 문장을 만들어 보세요. 문법은 머리로 이해하는 것이 아니라, 여러분의 상황에 대입해 직접 말해볼 때 비로소 여러분의 것이 됩니다. 수고하셨습니다!2. Negative Contractions
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I do not get round to
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I don't get round to
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He does not get round to
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He doesn't get round to
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I have not got round to
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I haven't got round to
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I did not get round to
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I didn't get round to
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Conjugating 'Get Round To'
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Present Simple
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I / You / We / They
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get round to
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I usually get round to the laundry on Sundays.
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Present Simple
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He / She / It
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gets round to
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She gets round to her mail eventually.
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Past Simple
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All subjects
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got round to
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I got round to it yesterday.
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Present Perfect
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I / You / We / They
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have got round to
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I haven't got round to it yet.
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Present Continuous
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All subjects
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am/is/are getting round to
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I'm finally getting round to fixing the door.
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Future
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All subjects
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will get round to
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I will get round to it when I can.
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Meanings
To do something that you have intended to do for a long time but have been too busy to start.
Overcoming Procrastination
Finally starting a task that was avoided or delayed due to lack of motivation.
“I need to get round to cleaning the attic this weekend.”
“He never gets round to doing his taxes until the last minute.”
Finding Time in a Busy Schedule
Successfully fitting a task into a very crowded or hectic schedule.
“With the new baby, we haven't got round to seeing any movies.”
“I'll get round to your request as soon as I finish this report.”
Addressing a Topic
Eventually reaching a specific point or subject in a conversation or meeting.
“We didn't get round to discussing the budget during the meeting.”
“I'm sure the lecturer will get round to that theory in the next session.”
Reference Table
| 용례 | 구조 | 예시 | 함축된 의미 |
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지연된 업무 (행동)
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get round to + 동명사
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I finally got round to cleaning the garage.
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미루던 일을 극복/시간을 냄
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지연된 업무 (명사)
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get round to + 명사
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When will you get round to that report?
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보류된 사안을 처리함
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미래의 의도
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will get round to + 동명사
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I'll get round to calling him tomorrow.
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곧 업무를 시작하겠다고 약속함
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과거의 미완성
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haven't got round to + 동명사
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I haven't got round to doing it yet.
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지연 상황을 설명함
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지연 여부 묻기
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have you got round to + 동명사...?
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Have you got round to packing for your trip?
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업무 완료 여부를 문의함
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결코 완료하지 못함
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never get round to + 동명사
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I never get round to backing up my photos.
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영구적인 연기
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격식 수준 스펙트럼
I have finally been able to address your correspondence. (Communication)
I finally got round to answering your email. (Communication)
Finally got round to your email! (Communication)
Took a minute, but I'm finally hittin' you back. (Communication)
Get Round To: 핵심 개념
핵심 요소
- Delayed Action 미뤄졌던 행동
- Initiation 시작하는 행위
- Effort/Time 노력하거나 시간을 내는 것
구조
- Subject + get round to + V-ing I got round to cleaning.
- Subject + get round to + Noun I got round to that project.
흔한 맥락
- To-do lists 보류 중인 업무 관리
- Procrastination 지연 극복
- Promises 미래 행동 약속
Get Round To vs. 유사 표현
'Get Round To'를 사용해야 할까요?
이 행동이 오랫동안 하려고 마음먹었던 일인가요?
지연 후에 마침내 그 일을 시작했거나 시작할 의도인가요?
맥락이 비격식적이거나 준격식적인가요 (채팅, 이메일, 대화)?
어떤 일에 'Get Round To'를 쓸 수 있을까요?
디지털 업무
- • Updating software
- • Organizing photos
- • Replying to emails
- • Cleaning downloads folder
집안일 및 잡일
- • Washing the car
- • Fixing a leaky faucet
- • Cleaning out the garage
- • Doing laundry
개인 행정
- • Paying bills
- • Calling the bank
- • Scheduling appointments
- • Updating CV/resume
사교/여가
- • Calling a friend back
- • Watching a new series
- • Reading that book
- • Visiting family
수준별 예문
I get round to my work.
I finally do my work.
She gets round to reading.
She finally reads.
We get round to the game.
We finally play the game.
Do you get round to it?
Do you finally do it?
I didn't get round to the dishes.
I was too busy to do the dishes.
He got round to calling me.
He finally found time to call me.
They will get round to the movie.
They will find time for the movie later.
Did she get round to her homework?
Did she finally find time for homework?
I've been meaning to get round to fixing that leak.
I intended to fix the leak for a while and finally might.
I haven't got round to checking my emails yet.
I haven't found the time to check emails.
She finally got round to buying a new car.
After a long time, she bought a car.
We never get round to visiting them.
We are always too busy to visit them.
I'll get round to it as soon as I've finished this report.
I will do it once this task is done.
It's about time you got round to tidying your room!
You should have tidied your room a long time ago.
He's so busy he can't get round to his own projects.
His schedule prevents him from doing his work.
I hope to get round to seeing the exhibition next week.
I plan to find time for the art show.
The committee didn't get round to addressing the third item on the agenda.
The meeting ended before the third topic was discussed.
I've yet to get round to exploring the more nuanced aspects of the theory.
I haven't had time to study the complex parts yet.
One wonders if the government will ever get round to implementing these reforms.
It is uncertain if the reforms will ever happen.
Having finally got round to sorting the archives, I discovered some rare documents.
After delaying the task, I found something special.
Should the opportunity arise, I might eventually get round to penning my memoirs.
If I have time, I might write my life story one day.
It is a common lament among artists that they never get round to their 'magnum opus'.
Artists often complain they don't find time for their best work.
The bureaucracy is such that they rarely get round to processing applications within a month.
The system is so slow that processing takes a long time.
He spoke for hours, only getting round to the actual point in his concluding remarks.
He took a very long time to reach the main topic.
혼동하기 쉬운
Both use 'get' and a preposition, but 'get over' means to recover from an illness or emotional shock.
Learners might think 'go around' means finding time, but it usually means to circulate or bypass.
Learners assume 'to' is always followed by the base verb.
자주 하는 실수
I get round to fix.
I get round to fixing.
I get round it.
I get round to it.
I get round to do.
I get round to doing.
I round to it.
I get round to it.
He don't get round to it.
He doesn't get round to it.
I got round to the clean.
I got round to the cleaning.
Did you got round to it?
Did you get round to it?
I will get round to call.
I will get round to calling.
I haven't get round to it.
I haven't got round to it.
I'm getting round to do it.
I'm getting round to doing it.
I finally got round to read.
I finally got round to reading.
I'll get round to it yesterday.
I got round to it yesterday.
I haven't got round to have done it.
I haven't got round to doing it.
The meeting didn't get round to discuss.
The meeting didn't get round to discussing.
I'll get round to it eventually, I manage to.
I'll get round to it eventually.
I got round to it's completion.
I got round to completing it.
문장 패턴
I finally got round to ___.
I haven't got round to ___ yet.
It's high time you got round to ___!
Having finally got round to ___, I realized ___.
Real World Usage
Sorry! Haven't got round to checking my phone all day.
I've been meaning to get round to learning Python, and I finally started last month.
I will get round to reviewing your proposal by Friday.
Finally got round to posting my vacation photos!
I finally got round to making this appointment after my back started hurting again.
Finally got round to trying this place, and the pizza was amazing!
동명사! 동사원형이 아니라요!
I need to get round to calling him.
바로 하는 일에는 쓰지 마세요
해야 할 일이 명확하면 'it'을 쓰세요
Have you finished your report?라는 질문에: "I'll get round to it soon."
'round'와 'around'의 차이
I finally got round to cleaning.또는
I finally got around to cleaning.
Smart Tips
Use the negative present perfect: 'I haven't got round to it yet.'
Check if it's a preposition by trying to put a noun after it. If a noun works, use -ing for verbs.
Always use 'round' instead of 'around'.
Add the word 'finally' for extra emphasis.
발음
Linking
The 't' in 'get' often links to the 'r' in 'round', sounding like 'ge-tround'.
Schwa
The 'to' is often reduced to a schwa sound /tə/ in fast speech.
Emphasis on 'Round'
I finally got ROUND to it.
Emphasizes the relief of finally finishing the task.
암기하기
기억법
Think of a 'Round' clock. You are finally moving 'round' the clock to find the time for that task.
시각적 연상
Imagine a giant, heavy 'To-Do' list. You are slowly walking 'round' it to finally reach the back where the old tasks are hidden.
Rhyme
When the task is old and blue, I'll finally get round to you.
Story
Bob had a broken chair for a year. Every day he saw it and said, 'I'll do it tomorrow.' Finally, on a rainy Sunday, he had no other plans. He said, 'I've finally got round to fixing this!'
Word Web
챌린지
Write down three things you have been delaying. Use the phrase: 'I really need to get round to...' for each one.
문화 노트
Using 'round' is the standard. It is often used as a polite way to apologize for a delay without sounding too formal.
Using 'around' is much more common. The meaning remains identical, but 'round' can sound slightly old-fashioned or British to Americans.
In many Western offices, this phrase is a 'safe' way to admit a delay. It implies you are busy (which is seen as positive) rather than lazy.
The phrase combines the verb 'get' (to reach/attain) with 'round' (circular motion/bypass). It suggests navigating around obstacles to reach a destination.
대화 시작하기
What is one thing you've been meaning to get round to doing this month?
Did you get round to seeing that new movie everyone is talking about?
If you had an extra 5 hours a week, what would you finally get round to?
In your opinion, why do people never get round to their New Year's resolutions?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
I really need to `get round to ___` my old clothes for donation.
get round to 다음에는 항상 동명사(동사 -ing 형태)가 와야 해요. 여기서 'to'는 전치사 역할을 하기 때문이죠.Find and fix the mistake:
She finally `got round to apply` for that scholarship.
get round to 다음에는 동사의 동명사(-ing 형태)가 오는 것이 올바른 형태예요. 'Apply'는 'applying'이 되어야 합니다.Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /3
연습 문제
8 exercisesI finally got round to ___ (fix) the kitchen tap.
I'm sorry, I haven't ___ answering your email yet.
Find and fix the mistake:
She didn't got round to the laundry yesterday.
I finally found the time to call my mother.
You can use 'get round to' for something you just decided to do a second ago.
A: Have you finished that book? B: No, I ___.
Select the correct grammatical category.
round / I / to / haven't / it / got / yet
Score: /8
Practice Bank
10 exercisesAfter weeks of putting it off, he eventually `got round to ___` his car.
We hope to `get round fix` the broken fence by the weekend.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Nunca encuentro el momento para leer ese libro.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the sentence beginnings with the correct endings:
The team lead said he'd `get round to ___` our feedback later today.
Select the correct sentence:
Put the words in the correct order:
Translate into English: 'Ella finalmente encontró el momento para responder a todas sus cartas.'
Score: /10
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
No difference in meaning. 'Round' is British, 'Around' is American.
No. You must say 'I got round to fixing it' because 'to' is a preposition.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a business email.
Yes, but it still implies you were too busy to do it before.
There isn't a direct opposite phras from 'get', but 'procrastinate' or 'put off' are related.
Yes, 'I'm finally getting round to it' is very common.
'Get' in phrasal verbs often implies movement or reaching a state.
No, 'get round' means something else (like bypassing a problem). You need 'to' for the time meaning.
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In Other Languages
Ponerse a / Sacar tiempo para
Spanish uses the infinitive, English uses the gerund.
Trouver le temps de / Se décider à
French requires the preposition 'de' or 'à' followed by an infinitive.
Dazukommen
German is a single verb, English is a three-part phrasal verb.
〜する余裕ができる (suru yoyuu ga dekiru)
Japanese focuses on the 'leeway' rather than the 'circular' movement of the English phrase.
يجد وقتاً لـ (yajid waqtan li-)
Arabic uses a standard verb-noun construction.
抽空 (chōukòng)
Chinese is a verb-object compound, not a phrasal verb with prepositions.
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