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swing round the circle

idiom
Meaning

To make a complete circuit.


Examples
SIMPLE

We will swing round the circle to get back to the start.

CONTEXTUAL

The tour bus will swing round the circle before dropping us off at the hotel.

COMPLEX

The explorers decided to swing round the circle of the island to ensure they had mapped every hidden cove.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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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