Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The team members seem to be running around in circles.

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  1. To be very active but with few results
  2. To be extremely successful
  3. Hardly any time to breathe 
  4. Very dynamic and hardworking 

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Option 1 : To be very active but with few results
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The correct answer is 'To be very active but with few results'.

Key Points

  • The meaning of the idiom 'running around in circles' is 'to be very active but with few results'.
    • For eg:- I've been running around in circles trying to get all the reports finished before the meeting.
  • Hence, the correct answer is To be very active but with few results.

Additional Information

  • Hardly any time to breathe idiom means to be very busy.
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