Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go round in circles
idiom
/ɡoʊ raʊnd ɪn ˈsɜr.kəlz/
Definition
To engage in a process that seems futile or to repeatedly return to the same point without making progress.
Examples
- After hours of discussion, we felt like we were just going round in circles and not arriving at a decision.
- She was frustrated because her attempts to fix the car seemed to go round in circles without any results.
Meaning
This phrase often describes a situation where one is unable to move forward or reach a solution, despite making an effort.
Synonyms
- go in circles
- go around in circles
- run in circles
