speak in circles
speak in circles
To talk about something in an indirect or confusing way that is hard for the listener to follow. As journalists, we need to ask the important questions and keep these politicians from speaking in circles. A: "What's new with Mary?" B: "I have no idea because she spoke in circles the whole time."
See also: circle, speak
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- talk tough
- too much information
- Did I stutter?
- labor the point
- labour the point
- loud and clear
- doublespeak
- on about
- muddy
- muddy the water