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Meaning of spin one's wheels | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.

Examples

“I've been spinning my wheels on this problem all week, with nothing to show ⟳ for it.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

spin out spin plates spin round spin up spin-dried spin-dries

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