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Vicious circle
/vˈɪʃəs sˈɜːkəl ɔː sˈaɪkəl/
/vˈɪʃəs sˈɜːkəl ɔːɹ sˈaɪkəl/Vicious circle
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vicious circle, zlořád
a situation where one problem brings about another and that only worsens the original problem
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "vicious circle" and when to use it?
The idiom "vicious circle" is used to refer to a self-perpetuating or self-reinforcing sequence of events or situations where one problem leads to another, and these issues continue to worsen each other in an unending loop. Its origin is related to the idea of a circle with harmful qualities, where each part of the circle reinforces the negative impact of the others.
Example
His chronic procrastination created a vicious circle, as missed deadlines led to stress, and stress further hindered his ability to meet deadlines.
Jeho chronická prokrastinace vytvořila zlořád, protože zmeškané termíny vedly ke stresu a stres ještě více bránil jeho schopnosti termíny dodržovat.
The company 's financial troubles resulted in layoffs, which, in turn, led to a decreased workforce, creating a vicious cycle of reduced productivity and more financial woes.
Finanční problémy společnosti vedly k propouštění, což zase vedlo k poklesu počtu zaměstnanců, čímž se vytvořil zlořád snížené produktivity a dalších finančních potíží.
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kruhová argumentace, kruhová logika
an argument that assumes that which is to be proved
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