be in a vicious circle

be in a vicious circle

To be in a negative situation that is constantly maintained or worsened, rather than resolved. Underdeveloped countries are often in a vicious circle of poverty that their citizens can never overcome.
See also: circle, vicious
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • vicious
  • vicious circle
  • a vicious circle
  • in a vicious circle
  • circle
  • third world
  • get off to a false start
  • be off to a false start
  • crying need
  • a crying need