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spin one's wheels

To make no progress despite making an effort; to get nowhere.
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I've been spinning my wheels on this problem all week, with nothing to show for it.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

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spin one's wheelsWaste time, money and energy.
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faire tourner ses roues

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