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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.

idiomatic

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.

See also

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