Go round in circles

Pro Tip 1/3

Frustration Hint

Often suggests a sense of frustration due to a lack of progress.

In this meeting, we've gone round in circles and got nowhere!

Pro Tip 2/3

Critical Tone

May be used critically in pointing out inefficiency or lack of decision-making.

The committee just goes round in circles; they never make a clear decision.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's a figurative expression, not referring to actual circular movement, but metaphorical repetition.

Talking to him about his habits is pointless; we just go round in circles.