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British pronunciation/ɪn sˈɜːkəlz/
American pronunciation/ɪn sˈɜːkəlz/
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inutile

with no success achieved or no progress made
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in circles definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "in circles" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "in circles" has likely emerged from the idea of someone walking or running in circles, without making any forward progress. Today, the idiom is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is stuck in a repetitive cycle of action or thought, without achieving any significant results or progress.

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The cat chased its tail in circles, creating a hilariously entertaining scene.
After spinning around in circles, the child stood up dizzily, trying to regain balance.
The team has been running in circles trying to meet the project deadline, as they keep encountering unexpected obstacles.
The child spun around in circles until she became giddy and fell to the ground laughing.
After spinning in circles for too long, he began to feel nauseous and had to sit down.
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