English Explanatory Dictionary

run circles around

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To outperform by a great margin.

Word forms

run circles around runs circles around running circles around ran circles around run circles round

Etymology

Figurative, by the metaphor of lapping footrace competitors.

Synonyms

run rings around run rings round
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