Select the most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom.

The team members seem to be running around in circles.

To be very active but with few results

The most appropriate meaning of the highlighted idiom in the given sentence is to be very active but with few results.

The idiom "running around in circles" means to be busy but not achieving anything. It is thought to have originated from the idea of a horse running around a racetrack without getting anywhere.

In the given sentence, the team members are busy working, but they are not making any progress. They are going around in circles, but they are not getting anywhere.

The other options are not accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

• To be extremely successful: This idiom is more accurately described as "to be on top of the world."
• Hardly any time to breathe: This idiom is more accurately described as "being very busy."
• Very dynamic and hardworking: This idiom is more accurately described as "being full of energy and enthusiasm."