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in circles
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with no success achieved or no progress made
Idiom
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.
Examples
We talked for hours, but we were just going in circles.
