wheels within wheels
noun phrase
: a situation that is complex and difficult to deal with because it involves many different things
The problem seems simple at first, but there are wheels within wheels.
Cite this Entry
“Wheels within wheels.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wheels%20within%20wheels. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share