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go in circles

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go (around) in circles
to be very active but not achieve anything His mind went in circles around the problem, but he couldn't seem to find a solution for it.
Usage notes: sometimes used in the form talk in circles (speak a lot but without saying anything important): Every time the mayor speaks he seems to talk in circles.
Related vocabulary: around and around
See also: circle


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As soon as someone attempts to move the cart beyond the yellow lines around the parking area, the wheels just go in circles.
Do you really want to go in circles with him for another month?
I need to pull on both oars at the same time or I will go in circles.
 
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