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speak in circles
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
話が堂々巡りになり、本質に迫らず意味が通じない状態で話すこと。 / 話が循環し、結論に至らないまま同じことを繰り返し述べること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ past ）
（ colloquial participle past ）
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(idiomatic) Synonym of talk in circles
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speak in circles
When asked about the budget, the manager began to speak in circles, avoiding a clear answer.
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When asked about the budget, the manager began to speak in circles, avoiding a clear answer.
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