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.
- 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