Question

Take a look at this passage from Liza. What does "got round" mean? "Oh, you ARE a devil. You can twist the heart in a girl as easy as some could twist her arms to hurt her. Mrs. Pearce warned me. Time and again she has wanted to leave you; and you always got round her at the last minute. And you don't care a bit for her. And you don't care a bit for me." pull one over on get your way with get away with avoid

Answer 1

In the context provided, 'got round' means to 'get your way with' someone by persuading or influencing them.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the passage from Liza, the phrase "got round" her means to 'get your way with' someone, usually by persuasion or manipulation. Mrs. Pearce is indicating that despite wanting to leave the speaker, she has always been convinced to stay at the last minute because the speaker knew how to persuade her effectively. This phrase implies a level of cunning and ability to influence someone to act against their prior intentions.

Answer 2

It means that he manages to persuade her to stay.