Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-round-in-circles
idiom
/rʌn raʊnd ɪn ˈsɜrkəlz/
Definition
To engage in a repetitive cycle of actions without making any progress.
Examples
- I’ve been working on this project for weeks, but it feels like I’m just running round in circles.
- Instead of solving the problem, they kept running round in circles, which only added to the confusion.
- After several meetings with no clear direction, it seemed like we were simply running round in circles.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where someone is continually doing something without any productive results, often leading to frustration.
Synonyms
- go in circles
- tread water
- be at a standstill
