talk in circles

English

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Verb

talk in circles (third-person singular simple present talks in circles, present participle talking in circles, simple past and past participle talked in circles)

1. (idiomatic) To argue a point by repetition of the same theme, sometimes by using different words, but without making any progress.

Synonyms

• speak in circles

See also

• circular argument
• go round in circles