Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Go round in circles

Make no progress in an argument or discussion

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "go round in circles" is make no progress in an argument or discussion. It is an informal expression that means to be stuck in a situation where you are not getting anywhere. The idiom is thought to have originated in the 19th century, and it is believed to be a reference to the way that a person walking in circles is not getting anywhere.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are incorrect.

• Be forced to explain your actions and probably be punished does not mean go round in circles.
• Become very confused when you are trying to explain something does not mean go round in circles.
• Believe something good about someone even though you could believe either good or bad does not mean go round in circles.