Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing round, including its inflections. Clear word filter
5 idioms
round the clock
CEFR B1continuously, throughout all twenty-four hours of the day
Neutral
go round in circles
CEFR B2To repeat the same discussion or actions without reaching a solution or making progress.
Neutral
bridge round
CEFR C1short-term financing that keeps a company afloat until a larger funding round closes
Neutral
down round
CEFR C1a funding round in which a company raises money at a lower valuation than the previous round
Neutral
round robin
CEFR C1an arrangement in which everyone takes a turn or competes against everyone else; or a letter sent to many people
Neutral