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General Slang
spin your wheels
SPIN yor WEELZ · phrase · informal
To expend effort without making progress.
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To work hard but achieve nothing, like tyres spinning in mud.
“Without a decision we're just spinning our wheels.”
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spin your wheels In A Sentence
Without a decision we're just spinning our wheels.
Origin & Usage
Automotive metaphor.
People Also Ask
What does 'spinning your wheels' mean?
It means putting in a lot of effort but making no real progress, like tyres spinning uselessly in mud or snow.
Where does the phrase come from?
It's an automotive metaphor, from a car's wheels turning without gaining any traction.
How is it used at work?
Usually to point out wasted effort, e.g. 'Until we get a clear brief, we're just spinning our wheels.'
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