American Idioms and Expressions

Go Round In Circles Idiom

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Go round in circles
What does Go round in circles mean?
If people are going round in circles, they keep discussing the same thing without reaching any agreement or coming to a conclusion.

Some Random Idioms
woody
What does "woody" mean?
erection of the penis
landslide victory
What does "landslide victory" mean?
a very substantial victory (usually in an election)My favorite candidate won a landslide victory in the election.
ass
What does "ass" mean?
a worthless, descpicable person. You're such an ass; I never want to see you again.
give (someone) the bum's rush
What does "give (someone) the bum's rush" mean?
to make someone leave a place quicklyThe club owner gave us the bum's rush when we began to make too much noise.
big cheese
What does "big cheese" mean?
boss; powerful person in an organization. Uh-oh, the big cheese is here. We're in trouble now.
Climb the greasy pole
What does "Climb the greasy pole" mean?
Advance within an organisation - especially in politics.
serve notice on (someone)
What does "serve notice on (someone)" mean?
to announce something to someoneWe served notice on the apartment manager that we would leave the apartment at the end of the month.
get a grip of oneself
What does "get a grip of oneself" mean?
to take control of one`s feelings The man got a grip of himself and calmed down.

feather one`s nest
What does "feather one`s nest" mean?
to look after one`s own financial interests - especially while holding public officeThe politician was feathering his nest for many years until he was replaced in the election.
put your hands together for
What does "put your hands together for" mean?
clap; applaud somebody
sweat it out
What does "sweat it out" mean?
to wait patiently until something bad or unpleasant ends We had to sweat it out with no food while our car was being repaired.

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