How to Pronounce "run around in circles"
expression
RUN-er-OWND-in-SIR-kuhlz
run-er-OWND-in-SUR-kuhlz
Definition
To do a lot of activity without making real progress or achieving results, often because of confusion or poor planning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈsɝkəɫz
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɪn/ /sˈɜːkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN-er-OWND-in-SIR-kuhlz
UK
run-er-OWND-in-SUR-kuhlz
Listen in Context
If you don't have a plan, you'll just run around in circles.
We spent all afternoon running around in circles at the office.
Without clear instructions, the kids will just run around in circles.
I feel like I've been running around in circles with this paperwork all week.