Example: After many years, her life seemed to come full circle.
Definition
"To come full circle" means to return to the original starting point or situation after a series of changes or developments, often implying a sense of completion or closure. For example, after many years, her life seemed to come full circle, returning to familiar circumstances.
Translations
volver al punto de partida
rond zijn
arribar al punt de partida
boucler la boucle
sich schließen
Etymology
The phrase "to come full circle" originates from the geometric concept of a circle, where traveling along the circumference brings one back to the starting point. It metaphorically describes situations in life or events that return to their beginning after a complete cycle, emphasizing the idea of completeness and return.
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"To come full circle" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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