Meaning of 'Vicious circle'
What does the saying 'Vicious circle' mean?
Idiom: Vicious circle
Meaning:
A vicious circle is a sequence of events that make each other worse- someone drinks because they are unhappy at work, then loses their job...
'Vicious cycle' is also used.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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