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swing round the circle

idiom

To make a complete circuit.


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  1. 01

    albatross round one's neck

    Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.

  2. 02

    ask round

    To enquire of several people.

  3. 03

    beat someone round the ears

    To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

  4. 04

    bring round

    To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.

  5. 05

    circle back

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

  6. 06

    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.

  7. 07

    circle the wagons

    To prepare to defend against an attack or criticism.

  8. 08

    come full circle

    To make a complete change or reform.

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