talk in circles

verb

To argue a point by repetition of the same theme, sometimes by using different words, but without making any progress.

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Meanings

verbtalk in circles (third-person singular simple present talks in circles, present participle talking in circles, simple past and past participle talked in circles)

present singular third person talks in circles · participle present talking in circles · participle past talked in circles · past talked in circles

  1. idiomaticTo argue a point by repetition of the same theme, sometimes by using different words, but without making any progress.

    Synonyms: speak in circles

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo argue a point by repetition of the same theme, sometimes by using different words, but without making any progress.

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speak in circles
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speak in circles
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APA

talk in circles. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/talk%20in%20circles

MLA

“talk in circles.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/talk%20in%20circles. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “talk in circles,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/talk%20in%20circles.

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