come full circle
To make a complete change or reform.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“My fashion style has come full circle to what I wore as a teenager.”
“After years of working in big cities, she returned to her small hometown, feeling that her life had come full circle.”
“The political debate has come full circle, returning to the same fundamental questions about individual liberty that defined the movement decades ago.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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circle back
To return to a previous location or state; to come back to.
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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.
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circle the wagons
To prepare to defend against an attack or criticism.
Last updated August 10, 2026