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go round in circles
USUK
to keep talking or working on something without making progress
American English says 'go around in circles'. 'Circles' is always plural.
In context
We've been going round in circles for an hour; let's just choose a restaurant.
Without clear data, the meeting will just go round in circles.
Common mistake
Incorrect: We keep going round in circle.
Correct: We keep going round in circles.
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