inner circle
The group comprising one's closest friends or associates.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She is part of the boss's inner circle.”
“Only members of the inner circle know the real reason the company decided to cancel the project.”
“The king relied heavily on his inner circle to navigate the political turmoil that threatened to destabilize his fragile reign.”
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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.
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come full circle
To make a complete change or reform.
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full circle
Through a cycle of transition, returning to where one started after gaining experience or exploring other things.
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go round in circles
To repeatedly do the same thing without making any progress.
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inner ear
The mind's ear.
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inner strength
Integrity of character; resoluteness of will; mental resistance to doubt or discouragement.
Last updated August 10, 2026