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in circles
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fruktlöst och misslyckat
with no success achieved or no progress made
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.
Exempel
The debate became frustrating as both sides engaged in tautological arguments, going in circles without making any progress.
The company wasted weeks going in circles trying to fix a minor issue with the product, which delayed its release and cost them money.
If we don't establish clear goals and guidelines, we will end up going in circles during the planning process.
Their argument was going in circles, and they were getting nowhere in resolving their differences.
Her full skirt billowed around her as she spun in circles.
