goes, went, gone, going
to go around
phrasal verb
To be enough for everyone in a group
- 1There wasn't enough cake to go around.
- 2We hope there's enough food to go around at the party.
When something is shared, and each person in the group can have some, it means there is a sufficient amount for all. For example, if there are ten cookies and ten people, each person can get one cookie. No one is left out; everyone receives their part.
Sometimes people say "not enough to go around" to show there isn't enough for everyone, so pay attention to the word "not",it changes the meaning to the opposite.
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at a place where flowers are sold
Sharing the Bouquet
Patricia
I hope there are enough roses for everyone.
Sharon
Don't worry, there are plenty to go around.
Patricia
Great, everyone will be happy with their share.
Sharon
Yes, it's always nice when everyone gets some.
at a community center
Distributing the Flyers
Robert
I brought a stack of flyers for the event.
Anthony
Great! Do you think there are enough to go around?
Robert
Yes, I printed plenty, so everyone should get one.
Anthony
Perfect, let's start handing them out then.
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Similar to "to go around":
- 1suffice
- 2be enough