swing round the circle
To make a complete circuit.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“We will swing round the circle to get back to the start.”
“The tour bus will swing round the circle before dropping us off at the hotel.”
“The explorers decided to swing round the circle of the island to ensure they had mapped every hidden cove.”
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albatross round one's neck
Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.
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ask round
To enquire of several people.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bring round
To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026