run circles around en · VERB
Etymology
Figurative, by the metaphor of lapping footrace competitors.
Meanings
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(figuratively) To outperform by a great margin.
You may think you're a good seller Carla, but Rickey will run circles around you any day!
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| runs circles around | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| running circles around | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| run circles round | alternative | lexicographic | |
| ran circles around | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| run circles around | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |