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 square, including its inflections. Clear word filter
2 idioms
back to square one
CEFR B2to return to the beginning of a task after an attempt has failed
Neutral
square the circle
CEFR C1to try to resolve a problem widely regarded as extremely difficult or impossible
Neutral