argue round and round
The phrase "argue round and round" describes a situation where people engage in endless debate without reaching a conclusion.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To engage in a prolonged and repetitive discussion without making progress or reaching a resolution.
Example
- They argued round and round about the best route to take, but never made a decision.
- The meeting went nowhere as they just argued round and round on the same points.
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