Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Run around in circles

to keep doing something without achieving much

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "run around in circles" is >to keep doing something without achieving much.<

It means to be busy but not productive, or to be making progress without actually getting anywhere. The idiom is often used to describe someone who is trying to solve a problem but is not making any headway.

The other options are not correct.

• To keep running to set a record: This is not the same as doing something without achieving much.
• To work excessively hard by keeping two jobs: This is not the same as doing something without achieving much.
• To remain busy with your work: This is not the same as doing something without achieving much.