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English
roll around
Meaning: to arrive or happen again, especially for a season, holiday, or regular event
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | roll around |
| 3rd person singular present | rolls around |
| Present participle | rolling around |
| Past | rolled around |
| Will future | will roll around |
| Going-to future | going to roll around |
| Imperative negative | don't roll around / do not roll around |
Example
When spring rolls around, we plant corn.
When spring rolls around, we plant corn.
Usage Notes
This phrasal verb is common with times and repeated events. It can also literally mean to move while rolling, but the sentence uses the time-arrival sense.
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