speak in circles



speak in circles

To talk about something in an indirect or confusing way that is hard for the listener to follow. As journalists, we need to ask the important questions and keep these politicians from speaking in circles. A: "What's new with Mary?" B: "I have no idea because she spoke in circles the whole time."
See also: circle, speak

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Aurelianus-Ancient Roman
JaakkimaYAH:K-kee-mahFinnish
Mariette-French
Prochoros-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Chin-Chinese
Hero (2)-Ancient Greek (Latinized)