Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-round-in-circles

idiom

/ˈɡoʊ raʊnd ɪn ˈsɜr.kəlz/

Definition

To continue doing something without making any progress.

Examples

After hours of debate, we realized we were just going round in circles.
She felt like she was going round in circles with her project and needed a fresh perspective.

Meaning

This phrase describes a situation where someone is repeating the same actions or discussions over and over without arriving at a solution or making advancements.