in a vicious circle

*in a vicious circle

Fig. in a situation in which the solution of one problem leads to a second problem, and the solution of the second problem brings back the first problem, etc. (*Typically: be ~; get [into] ~.) Life is so strange. I seem to be in a vicious circle most of the time. I put lemon in my tea to make it sour, then sugar to make it sweet. I'm in a vicious circle. Don't let your life get into a vicious circle.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Leanna	lee-AN-ə	English
Aracely	-	Spanish
Alishia	ə-LISH-ə, ə-LEE-shə	English (Rare)
Renie	-	English (Rare)
Malone	[mə'ləun]
Misty	MIS-tee	English