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Vicious circle
/vˈɪʃəs sˈɜːkəl ɔː sˈaɪkəl/
/vˈɪʃəs sˈɜːkəl ɔːɹ sˈaɪkəl/Vicious circle
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círculo vicioso, espiral viciosa
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.
Su crónica procrastinación creó un círculo vicioso, ya que los plazos perdidos condujeron al estrés, y el estrés obstaculizó aún más su capacidad para cumplir con los plazos.
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.
Los problemas financieros de la empresa resultaron en despidos, lo que, a su vez, llevó a una disminución de la fuerza laboral, creando un círculo vicioso de productividad reducida y más problemas financieros.
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circularidad viciosa, círculo vicioso
an argument that assumes that which is to be proved
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