run circles around

phrase

variants or run rings around
Synonyms of run circles aroundnext
: to show marked superiority over : defeat decisively or overwhelmingly

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“Run circles around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/run%20circles%20around. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.

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