How to Pronounce "talk in circles"
expression
TAWK in SUR-kuhlz
TAWK in SUR-kuhlz
Definition
To speak in a way that is indirect, repetitive, or avoids answering directly, making it hard to reach a clear point.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈsɝkəɫz
British English
tˈɔːk/ /ˈɪn/ /sˈɜːkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK in SUR-kuhlz
UK
TAWK in SUR-kuhlz
Listen in Context
Whenever I ask him about his plans, he just talks in circles.
It's frustrating when politicians talk in circles and don't answer the question.
Stop talking in circles and tell me what really happened.
He keeps talking in circles whenever the topic gets serious.