circle the wagons

circle back

To return to a previous location or state; to come back to.

circle the drain

To be in a rapid decline or in a state of downfall, especially as leading to an inevitable utter failure or destruction.

come full circle

To make a complete change or reform.

full circle

Through a cycle of transition, returning to where one started after gaining experience or exploring other things.

inner circle

The group comprising one's closest friends or associates.

swing round the circle

To make a complete circuit.

virtuous circle

A situation in which the solution to one problem makes each future problem easier to solve than the original one.