spin one's wheels en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Meanings
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(idiomatic) To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.
I've been spinning my wheels on this problem all week, with nothing to show for it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spins one's wheels | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| spun one's wheels | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| spun one's wheels | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| spinning one's wheels | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |