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Definition: return to the starting point of a situation; complete a cycle

Explanation: Often used when speaking about a situation that surprisingly returns to its original position after many trial changes.

Examples: Well, it looks like nothing worked and we've come full circle. - It looks as if they have come full circle and still haven't solved anything.

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