Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

go-round-and-round

idiom
/ɡoʊ raʊnd ənd raʊnd/
Definition
To move in a circular path repeatedly or to engage in a cycle of discussion or activity without reaching a conclusion.
Examples
  • They kept going round and round about the same topic without coming to a decision.
  • After an hour of going round and round, we finally found a solution.
Meaning
This phrase often describes a situation where someone is stuck in a loop of actions or arguments without making any real progress.
Synonyms
  • circle
  • revolve
  • loop
  • spin
  • recur