gave the run around (verb) foil: circumvent, nip in the bud
Detalii: a fencing sword with a bowl-shaped guard and flexible blade is an épée; the one with a circular guard is a foil
Sinonime: bask,
delight,
enjoy,
glory, grovel,
humor, indulge oneself, luxuriate,
pamper,
relish,
revel,
roll, rollick,
spoil, take pleasure
Antonime: abet,
aid,
assist,
help