Run around in circles Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To do a lot of activity without making real progress or achieving results, often because of confusion or poor planning.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal and often used to describe frustration at lack of results despite busy effort. Used for people, groups, or organizations. Common in complaints: 'I feel like I'm just running around in circles.' Not used for literal running.
جمل نموذجية
If you don't have a plan, you'll just run around in circles.
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We spent all afternoon running around in circles at the office.
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Without clear instructions, the kids will just run around in circles.
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I feel like I've been running around in circles with this paperwork all week.
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Every meeting ends the same—we just run around in circles and nothing gets decided.
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Stop running around in circles and focus on one task at a time.
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